What is the minimum amount that you can make before having to file taxes?

Well ..... there are many things to consider --- your earned income and unearned income. Normally, if you made only $200 for the year you probably would not have and state or federal income tax withheld. But , if you did, you would have to file to be refunded any money withheld. Even simple tax forms can be overwhelming for someone not experienced so see if someone knowledgable or maybe a free service offered to low income people would help.