Hey CC, I just have a brief question about IDOC.
My parents will not receive their 2014 tax return statements back by the March deadline for IDOC. Do I still upload the 2013 Tax Returns to IDOC or send them directly to the FA offices then upload the 2014 TRs when they become available?
You need to contact your schools and let them know you will be late with this info, which can reduce your chances of good FA. Get on your parents, too… it is unfortunate, but parents of kids apply for FA have to get their returns done and filed pretty early. I am sympathetic to the problems there can be with it – I have a small business, and need that return back from my accountant before I can do my personal returns. But I still manage to meet the deadlines. I think if they owe they can file earlier, but then wait until closer to April 15 to actually pay if that is their concern. A final FA package will not be awarded without those returns, though. Which also can put you in a bind when you need to make a decision by May 1.