Fafsa

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Could someone help me please?</p>

<p>For the fafsa, do I have to put the amount of money I earned from workstudy in</p>

<p>"How much did you earn from working (wages, salaries, tips, combat pay, etc.) in 2007 (question 38)?"</p>

<p>if I got a letter saying I didn't have to file taxes? Thanks guys. =)</p>

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<p>According to the Book "Paying for College Without Going Broke," (on page 162 of the 2007 edition) question 38 is an expense question - they use this figure to calculate how much social security tax you paid, so in most cases a higher number here will actually reduce your expected contribution. So yes, I would think you would want to put down all income earned from work including workstudy.</p>

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<p>Another note: Even if you don't "have" to file taxes, it is always a good idea to get a 1040EZ and fill it out following the instructions carefully to see if you qualify for a refund. If no refund is due, don't file. If you are due a refund DO file.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the response. I got a W-2 form sent to me so I guess I have to file afterall? So confusing because the form said if I didn't have a number listed in one of the boxes I don't need to file.</p>

<p>I'm also listed as a dependent under my parents so I'm not sure if that makes any difference or not. </p>

<p>Thanks again for the help. =)</p>

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<p>Hmm, I read somewhere that you don't need to file unless you make over $5000? Not sure. </p>

<p>But, I got the W-2 form too. I'm not filing.</p>

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<p>When dealing with the IRS, it is far better to use actual information rather than things you may or may nor have read. I suggest you find out for sure.</p>

<p>You may be confusing "filing" with "paying." If you had earned wages, you very likely had federal and state income taxes withheld. If your total earnings are low enough that you owe no taxes, the only way to get the withheld money back (and it is YOUR money) is to file your tax form. My sister wasn't going to file her taxes because she didn't "have" to, so I took her W-2, spent 15 minutes filling out her tax form, had her sign it, and four weeks later she got a check for over $600 from the IRS. It is definitely worth the time to get a 1040EZ and your W-2 form and spend a few minutes filling it out to see if you can get a refund. If there is no refund and you legitimately don't "have" to file, you can just shred the form. Good luck!</p>

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<p>ohhh... that's good to know, thanks college!
i got hung up on the under-$5000 thing. but if the IRS owes me moolah back from my summer job, i want it!</p>

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<p>tocollege you are awesome. =)</p>

<p>We can get the 1040EZ forms online right?...</p>

<p>I think I'll pay a trip to the FAO office tomorrow.... These e-mails aren't working very well.</p>