When your baby is a little older, you can start adding pumping to your daily routine. While it's not necessary, it's comforting to have a little bit of a stash of milk built up before you return to work. Warning - be sure to read this page on smart use of your freezer stash!
You must file a tax return if your net earnings from self-employment were $400 or more. So consider this: you may be 36 years old, single and make less than $10,000 per year in regular employment income, but if you have a side business that nets you more than $400, you will need to file a federal tax return.
Generally, it's a good idea to file your taxes â you may be eligible for a refund. However, if all of your income is exempt from taxes under the rules above, you do not need to file a return. If you receive other income that exceeds the IRS filing threshold, you will have to file.The filing threshold for a single person under age 65 for 2010 is $9,350. For a married couple, with both spouses under 65 filing jointly, the 2010 threshold is $18,700.If your income is below the filing threshold and you had taxes withheld from your pay, you can get a refund of all taxes paid by filing a return.enerally, it's a good idea to file your taxes â you may be eligible for a refund. However, if all of your income is exempt from taxes under the rules above, you do not need to file a return. If you receive other income that exceeds the IRS filing threshold, you will have to file.