Blackwell is not the only one confused about taxes on campus. All I know is that I get a form in the mail, give it to my parents and about two or three months later, I get money. Blackwell and Roach both admit that without their parents they would not know where to begin with taxes. I guess I should learn how to do it sometime because there will be a time where I have to do them myself. Jackye Ash, sophomore political science major from Big Lake, scans over a W-2 form in preparation for filing her tax return.
Many general rules exist that one can follow to make the process easier.
But if they want their federal income earnings withheld, then they must file. This form has step by step directions on how to go about filing for taxes. Most college students fit under these categories and are able to use the 1040-EZ tax form. These forms can be picked up at the U.S. Post Office at 341 Pine St. To receive money back from federal income earnings withheld, people must file by April 15. People can file their taxes over the phone if they have already filed once before through the mail.