<p>I am a transfer student and because I was never charged a tax on my earnings at my previous institution, I was surprised to see that Georgetown has taken nearly $11 from my biweekly $230 (Fed. and DC tax). Being a dependent and having $2000 WS spread over two years, will i have to file tax returns? Is there any reason why I was not charged at my previous institution in GA?</p>
<p>Did you file for tax exemption? Work study jobs aren’t subject to taxes but you have to file for it.</p>
<p>on the W4 form there was a section for exemption but under the following criteria:
● Last year I had a right to a refund of all federal income tax withheld because I had no tax liability and
● This year I expect a refund of all federal income tax withheld because I expect to have no tax liability.</p>
<p>I have never submitted taxes before so I naturally would not receive any refund. Should I have put exempt regardless?</p>
<p>PS. I just did some research and I think I should have submitted exempt so that is what I will do.</p>
<p>I’m not required to pay DC or Federal taxes and I’m on work study.</p>
<p>I just submitted a renewed W4 form where I claimed “Exempt” so hopefully they wont charge me anything more.</p>