Does a person still need to do taxes even if he or she only worked for less than 3 months?

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For my summer job, I worked for about 7 1/2 weeks. I did fill out a W2 form. I did recieve tips as a barista. My paychecks were deduced by medicare and SS. However, I didn't save all my pay stubs, I'm listed as a depedent,  and I earned possibly less than $600 in those short weeks. Do I still fill out an income tax form?

Judy · Answer

It's how much you made, not how long you worked, that matters.  If all your tips were reported, you don't need to file.  If there's a number in box 2 of your W-2 though, you can file and get that back.

Slickterp · Answer

If you reported your tips to the employer and they were taxed already and you made less than $6200, no need to file.  Was anything withheld for federal or state income tax?

AuntKatie · Answer

Yes, you should probably file taxes.  You might have a refund coming to you.  Check these sites and they might help you figure it out.

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Students/Student's-Page---High-School
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Tax-Information-for-Students-Who-Take-a-Summer-Job

Max Hoopla · Answer

There is no chance of that happening yet.

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Does a person still need to do taxes even if he or she only worked for less than 3 months?

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