The reason is that there are a lot of pieces involved in filing your taxes — forms you have to have, numbers you need to know. So, by starting early, when your forms come in, that gives you time to find all the pieces, seek professional help if you need it and get your taxes in...
Taxes can be tricky for any taxpayer. Filing taxes as a college student can make things all the more intimidating, especially if you’re new to taxes. To be honest, there’s a lot to cover. That’s why we’re here — to make tax filing for students and all the relevant topics — ...
For dependent students filing taxes for the first time, it’s easy to overlook checking the “dependent” box — and if they don’t, they can’t be claimed on their parents’ tax forms without the long and arduous task of amending the return merely for failure to check a box. “Colleg...
Confusion enters the picture when your “income” is complicated byscholarship, fellowship or federal grant money, such as the Pell Grant. Do you pay income taxes on any of these? The general rule of thumb is this: if you are a degree-seeking student and your scholarship, fellowship, or f...
There’s a few key things to know about how the ending of the student loan payment freeze can affect your taxes; plus, learn about some education tax credits many people aren’t aware of. TABLE OF CONTENTS Sample header. Transcript: Tracy Byrnes: So it's that time of year. If you ...
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the American Opportunity Credit provides up to $2,500 for each eligible college student per year. 40% of this is a refundable credit, meaning you can receive $1,000 even if you owe no taxes. Typically this is used for ...
Oh, and now that you are no longer a dependent, you are — woo hoo! — independent, you will also need to start filing your taxes. It's a lot, I know. But you've got this! Whether you're graduating in the class of 2022, still in school or know a college student, please read...
According to the IRS, your parents can claim you as a dependent until you are 19, but once you're a student, that dependency status can be extended until you're 24. If this is the case, you can still file taxes, but you need to indicate that someone else can claim you as a depen...
However, you will probably still be on the hook for self-employment taxes. 7. Know how and when to file. What kind of tax return you file will depend on whether you have a formal business entity or you’re simply filing as an independent contractor. Each business structure follows ...
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