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conka733
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Can I be exempt from paying taxes because I'm an undergrad?

 
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Can I be exempt from paying taxes because I'm an undergrad?

What?  Students are not exempt from paying tax.  Did someone tell you a story?

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Can I be exempt from paying taxes because I'm an undergrad?

No.  If your gross income was more than the minimum requirement to file a tax return you are required to file a return.  If your total tax payments were less than your total tax liabilities then you will have taxes owed.

conka733
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Can I be exempt from paying taxes because I'm an undergrad?

What if I'm on government health insurance?

Can I be exempt from paying taxes because I'm an undergrad?

That does not make you exempt. 

 

Per the IRS:

 

Exemption from withholding.

You may claim exemption from withholding for 2020 if you meet both of the following conditions: you had no federal income tax liability in 2019 and you expect to have no federal income tax liability in 2020. You had no federal income tax liability in 2019 if (1) your total tax on line 16 on your 2019 Form 1040 or 1040-SR is zero (or less than the sum of lines 18a, 18b, and 18c), or (2) you were not required to file a return because your income was below the filing threshold for your correct filing status. If you claim exemption, you will have no income tax withheld from your paycheck and may owe taxes and penalties when you file your 2020 tax return. To claim exemption from withholding, certify that you meet both of the conditions above by writing “Exempt” on Form W-4 in the space below Step 4(c). Then, complete Steps 1(a), 1(b), and 5. Do not complete any other steps. You will need to submit a new Form W-4 by February 16, 2021.

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Can I be exempt from paying taxes because I'm an undergrad?


@conka733 wrote:

What if I'm on government health insurance?


Government health insurance is not relevant regarding whether or not you have to pay taxes.

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