How can I know if I’m eligible for a tax refund? I live in California and am filed as single. I work part-time?
February 3, 2009 by Tax Forum
Filed under Questions & Answers
Go G asked:
I am a student that worked around $11,000- $12,000 last year. I paid my taxes every paycheck. Last year when I filed for my taxes, I didn’t get anything back. Am I supposed to get something back? Do or did you guys get anything back. I know one friend who said she did. She told me I’m supposed to get all the taxes that I paid throughout the year back.
I am a student that worked around $11,000- $12,000 last year. I paid my taxes every paycheck. Last year when I filed for my taxes, I didn’t get anything back. Am I supposed to get something back? Do or did you guys get anything back. I know one friend who said she did. She told me I’m supposed to get all the taxes that I paid throughout the year back.
Wounded Duck on Fri, 6th Feb 2009 9:24 am
You fill out the forms.
Landlord on Sat, 7th Feb 2009 1:51 pm
You should have.
However, did you support yourself on that 12k? Somehow I doubt it, your parents likely claimed you as their dependent. You may be in trouble later when it shows up that you also claimed yourself, which you can not do if you are not supporting yourself.
Kandy on Sun, 8th Feb 2009 4:43 am
Your parents may have claimed you. If you want your own refunds at tax time tell them to stop claiming you.
You should have gotten a refund.
You won’t be in trouble either. You didn’t know they were still claiming you. Your parents may be though.
Do you live with them?