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I started college in February 2017
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MichaelMc
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When can I fill as a student?

There is no "Student" filing status for federal income taxes. If you are under age 24 and a full-time student, you can still be claimed as a dependent by your parents. Even as a dependent, you may have a tax return filing requirement if any of the following apply.

  1. Your unearned income was more than $1,050.
  2. Your earned income was more than $6,300.
  3. Your gross income was more than the larger of—
    1. $1,050, or
    2. Your earned income (up to $5,950) plus $350. 

Finally, if you have earnings from self-employment of $400 or more, you must file a tax return and pay self-employment tax (the employer's and employee's share of Social Security and Medicare taxes) on that income.

Returning to the matter of you being a student, if you are enrolled at least half-time for at least one academic period beginning in 2017, then you (or your parents if you are claimed as a dependent) will be eligible to claim one of the federal tax benefits for post-secondary education on your 2017 federal income tax return. For more information about these, please see IRS Education Benefits Comparison Chart.

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