Some questions regarding filing taxes as a student

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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I worked last year(Jan 2010~Aug 2010) part time while being in school, and I have some income tax that's federally withheld(box 2 in W-2) so I'm trying to get those back.</p>

<p>My question is will filing taxes make me an independent student? I have to file Form 1040 correct?</p>

<p>Sorry if this is not the most appropriate place to ask.</p>

<p>Thanks,</p>

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<p>No, filing taxes will not make you an independent student.</p>

<p>But you should certainly file to get any overpaid taxes refunded to you. What you will get back, if anything, will depend on your total income for the year. If your tax return is a simple one you probably can file a 1040a rather than a 1040. The IRS website has links to freefile software.</p>