{"id":39,"date":"2008-02-28T16:20:53","date_gmt":"2008-02-28T20:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yoursash.com\/blog\/college\/filing-taxes-for-college-students\/"},"modified":"2008-02-28T16:20:53","modified_gmt":"2008-02-28T20:20:53","slug":"filing-taxes-for-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yoursash.com\/blog\/college\/filing-taxes-for-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Filing Taxes for College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWithout a doubt, for many people taxes are probably as fun as a broken Marry Go Round.<\/p>\n

The bad news is a lot of people forget to file their taxes each year, many of whom are college students. Or worst, they remember and go last minute to H&R Block and get charged an arm and a leg.<\/p>\n

The Tax Deadline for 2007 Personal Income Tax is Tuesday, April 15<\/h2>\n

Here’s some tax information:
\nDirect from Uncle Sam himself (the IRS) – Tax Information for Students<\/a><\/p>\n

Bankrate.com’s list of 12 Tax-Filing Tips for College Students<\/a><\/p>\n

MSN Money’s 12 Smart Tax Tips for College Students<\/a>
\nThe tip we like the most from these list is:<\/p>\n

Talking to mom and dad about money is almost as difficult as talking to them about sex (and just about as much fun). But you need to know a little about their financial picture to plan who should claim you as a dependent and possibly use your education credit or deduction. <\/span>
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\nIf your parents are paying more than 50% of your expenses, they are entitled to list you as a dependent on their taxes. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

(MSN Money)<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Best of luck in your tax filing journey! And here’s a Turbo Tax Rap…
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