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Can someone without a social security number file for taxes if they are in college and would like to receive the a refund since they pay from pocket?
I have a friend in college who is an international student. This student pays for school from pocket and has never had a job but is here as a full time student. Is this student eligible to apply for tax refund?
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Can someone without a social security number file for taxes if they are in college and would like to receive the a refund since they pay from pocket?
Taxation of international students is a highly complicated topic, and your friend should probably ask at the International Students office at their school (most schools have one).
In general, the only tuition benefit that will pay you something if you have no income is the American Opportunity Credit. That can give a taxpayer up to $1000 back even if they have no income and pay no taxes. However, that credit is not allowed for non-resident aliens, which is a status that applies to most students even if they meet the # of days residency requirement. He might be able to declare himself a resident alien, in which case he can apply for an ITIN and be eligible for the credit, but declaring resident alien status can have other consequences down the road that may not be worth the $1000.
See this for more, https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p519.pdf
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Can someone without a social security number file for taxes if they are in college and would like to receive the a refund since they pay from pocket?
Taxation of international students is a highly complicated topic, and your friend should probably ask at the International Students office at their school (most schools have one).
In general, the only tuition benefit that will pay you something if you have no income is the American Opportunity Credit. That can give a taxpayer up to $1000 back even if they have no income and pay no taxes. However, that credit is not allowed for non-resident aliens, which is a status that applies to most students even if they meet the # of days residency requirement. He might be able to declare himself a resident alien, in which case he can apply for an ITIN and be eligible for the credit, but declaring resident alien status can have other consequences down the road that may not be worth the $1000.
See this for more, https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p519.pdf
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Can someone without a social security number file for taxes if they are in college and would like to receive the a refund since they pay from pocket?
Even if he was a resident; a student, under age 24, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. You must have actually paid tuition, not had it paid by scholarships & grants.
For U.S. students, It is usually best if the parent claims that credit.
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