<p>I had a work-study job at my university last year, and I had federal income tax withheld. I made under $3000 on my job. I'm claimed as a dependent on my parents' tax return, so I don't qualify for Earned Income Credit. Therefore, the 1040EZ I'm filing now says I still owe taxes. I thought that all full-time students can get refunds from the federal income tax withheld if they file their tax returns? How does this work out? Do I get a refund even if the tax form says I owe taxes? Or am I going to be charged more taxes if I file my tax return?
I heard from other students that they got their refunds back. So should I expect to get a refund even though the tax I owe exceeds the federal tax withheld on the 1040EZ? I am using the IRS e-file for online filing. Thanks.</p>
<p>How much of a refund you get depends on how much money you made. Just because you’re a full time student doesn’t mean you automatically get your income tax refunded. You do not get a refund if the form shows you owe taxes, however, if you made under 3000 you should get your taxes back, so you might be doing something wrong. You should have a friend who’s done this before check how you filled out the form, or use another website and see if it comes out the same. Check your work. </p>
<p>Remember too that if you owe taxes, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t file a return. If you have an income, you’re over 18, and you don’t file a return you’re technically breaking the law. It sucks to owe taxes, but welcome to life. In this case though, you must have made an error.</p>
<p>Also, since I’m a dependent on my parents’ tax return, do I have to file my taxes with them, or just file on my own? Thank you very much for your advice.</p>