I didn't receive a W2 for 2018. I was full time student, no job. Some classmates said not to file since I had no income & will get $0 return. Still want to file

[helpplease2]

I was unemployed all 2018 since I was full time student. I did not  receive any payments, I earned zero dollars and  therefore,  did no  get a W2. I'm  assuming since I did not make any dollars, I will not get any money return nor owe to IRS?  I still  would like to  file  2018. 

[VolvoGirl]

Then you will have to print and mail your return if you have no income on it.  Why do you want to file.

[SweetieJean]

Any scholarships or grants?
Are you a dependent?

[helpplease2]

I though it was best to file yearly.

[VolvoGirl]

Not unless you have to like you have income.  If you are under 24 your parents can probably still claim you.

[helpplease2]

No scholarships or Grants. Thought I was supposed to file since I had done so on previous years.

[Ashby · Accepted solution]

The IRS will not an accept an E-File "zero filing". You can mail in a blank Form 1040 if you chose, but I'm not sure what that would achieve.