I've started work and I'm 16. How do I go about with getting taxes back. Do I file them under my gardian name?

Question

I was just curious...

Answer 1

Federal tax withholding is usually done with your taxpayer id number / ssn, in whatever name you use to obtain the id. at the end of the year you work you are required to file a return if you meet the tests. look up IRS 1040EZ. If you earned wages less than a minimum, you will file for a refund next year.

Answer 2

In January, your employer will send you a W-2 form detailing your salary/wages and how much was withheld for each type of tax - federal income tax, FICA (Social Security), Medicare and state/local income tax if your state has income tax. Between getting your W-2 and April 15th, you will file federal and state tax returns in your own name to request any refund which is due. If you move, give your employer your new address. The post office CANNOT forward W-2s. If you don't get a W-2 by February 1st, talk to the employer.

Since you are under 18 and presumably a student, there are special rules for your status as a dependent. Many areas have free tax preparation programs for lower income individuals. If you don't feel you can tackle even the 1040EZ form by yourself, look for one of the free programs.

Answer 3

You'll file a return under your own name. If you paid in more that your total tax liability for the year, you'll get the extra refunded to you. If you didn't have anything withheld, or only paid in as much as you owe, then there won't be anything to refund to you. If you owe more than you paid in, then you'll have to pay the extra at the end of the year.

Answer 4

You file under your own name. You never file a tax return under anyone else's name.

Answer 5

File under the name on your w2 form.

Answer 6

You just file your own tax form, nothing more complicated than that.