Basics of Taxes, Part 6: Wrap-up Post
Over the last 6 weeks, I’ve written about the basics of taxes from the perspective of a college student. Since the posts were spread out, here’s a summary with links to each piece.
Basics of Taxes, Part 4: Tax Benefits for College Students
there are several tax benefits for college students, including: 1) American Opportunity Credit, 2) Lifetime Learning Credit, 3) Deduction for tuition and fees, 4) Deduction for student loan interest
Basics of Taxes, Part 1: Who Has to File
There are two reasons why a college student would file a tax return: 1) You’re required by law to file a tax return because your income was above certain limits, and 2) You’re owed a refund