Preparing for Tax Season

Provided by Oregon State University Residential Education

Some Tips to Filing Your Tax Return

• Below are options on how to file a tax return (these are tips and not prescribed advisement, your situation

may require more or less than the following options):

IRS for Students:

• We recommend visiting the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) website which gives helpful tips for students in regards to education credits, tax filing, FAFSA needs, and much more!

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Students/Student%27s-Page---Higher-Education

When preparing to file a tax return you may consider:

• Co-coordinating with parent(s) to determine if you are being claimed as a dependent.

• Keeping all tax documents that you receive: W-2, Interest statements from bank, etc.

• Winnings and scholarships in excess of school expenses are reported as income.

• You can get your 1098-T, scholarships and tuition info, from OSU.

1) File a return electronically:

Visit: • http://www.irs.gov/Filing/Filing-Options

2) Use IRS Free File Visit: • http://www.irs.gov/uac/Free-File:-Do-Your-Federal-Taxes-for-Free

3) Prepare Your Own ReturnVisit: • http://http://www.irs.gov/publications/p17/ch01.html#en_US_publink100031940

4) Choose a Tax ProfessionalVisit: • http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tips-for-Choosing-a-Tax-Return-Pre

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