Fafsa Help son had never had a job and taxes?
He shouldn't have to fill out that section if he didn't file his taxes last year. There should be a question that asks you if he did his taxes or not, and that if he didn't he would skip the parts that ask about the student's taxes. All you need to fill out should be the parent's taxes if he never filed them. If it still asks how much taxes he got back, then just put $0 for that spot.
How much FAFSA are you eligible for if your parent hasn't filed taxes in 3 years?
How much FAFSA are you eligible for if your parent hasn't filed taxes in 3 years?If the student is a dependent student, and the student’s parents have not filed federal income tax returns during the base year (the prior-prior year), this will be considered conflicting information if the parent’s income were above the IRS tax filing threshold. College financial aid offices are prohibited from disbursing financial aid until the conflicting information has been resolved. Usually, the conflicting information will be resolved by the parents filing federal income tax returns.Thus, no taxes means no financial aid.Sometimes, parents get behind on their taxes and avoid filing tax returns because of fear of the taxes and penalties. Most accountants can help parents dig out from under such a situation. Sometimes the parents are even entitled to an income tax refund.
Can you file fafsa if you have never filed taxes?
So i have never worked in previous years and never filed taxes. And someone told me that since you haven't filed taxes ever that means you won't be able to even complete the application. Is that true? First time hearing it!
What do I do if my FAFSA never went through for 2014? I filed, but the financial aid office made us do an amendment on our taxes. I'm really confused and want to go back to school.
Colleges are prohibited from disbursing financial aid funds if there is unresolved conflicting information or if the applicant does not complete verification. A common example of conflicting information occurs when the tax filing status is inconsistent with other information on the financial aid application. For example, the parents cannot both file as head of household using the same child or same home to justify the status. In such a circumstance, the college financial aid administrator may require the applicant to resolve the conflicting information by filing an amended federal income tax return.If no financial aid was disbursed and you did not owe any money to the college, then the failure to resolve the conflicting information should have no lasting impact. You should be able to go back to school now and file the FAFSA.The only potential complication is if you owed a debt to the school. In that case, the school can refuse to issue official transcripts, which may prevent you from enrolling at the new school.
I have been selected for FAFSA verification?
Don't worry--verification is usually pretty easy. In most cases, all that the school requires is a short worksheet that asks you to confirm the # in your household, and whether you received food stamps or paid child support. You'll also be asked to confirm your income. If you had been working, you would have been required to supply a copy of your tax transcript or your W-2. However, because you didn't work, you'll probably be asked to complete a Low Income form that details how you were able to support yourself with 0 income. On that form, you can explain that you are living with your boyfriend and that he supports you). That's pretty much all there is to it. About 1/3 of the FAFSAs that are submitted are selected randomly or because the system detected information that appears to be an error. It doesn't mean that you've done anything wrong or that you'll get less aid. In fact, more often than not, I find that students get MORE aid when they go through verification because they frequently make errors that cost them grants. The process varies somewhat from school to school, so wait for them to contact you to let you know what you need to do.
My husband refuses to file our taxes. Can I bypass him and file without his consent?
My husband refuses to file our taxes? Can I bypass him and file without his consent?Absolutely. If you fail to do so, you are just as guilty of tax evasion as he is.You can file as “Married, filing separately”. It’s very easy to do. You might, if it’s your first time, go to a tax expert such as H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt, for assistance. It’s not expensive and will guarantee that you don’t make any mistakes.
My parents filed their taxes separately. Since they are not (married but filing separately) on the FAFSA, what do I put?
If your legal parents are married to each other, regardless of their tax filing status, you indicate that they are married on the FAFSA and include the income for both parents. This is also true if they are separated but not divorced, yet still living together.If your legal parents are not married to each other, but living together on the day you file the FAFSA, you indicate that they are unmarried but living together and you include the income for both.If your legal parents are not married to each other and do not live together (including separated/not divorced) you indicate the appropriate status (divorced, separated, never married) and you include the income for your custodial parent only. If you custodial parent is remarried, you choose that status and include the income for the step-parent.
What do I do to fill out the FAFSA? I’m 17 trying to go to college, I haven't taken the ACT, and my parents haven't done their taxes in years. I have no car, no job, no money, and my parents don't care and will not help me.
You will have to convince your parents to fill out the FAFSA. At 17 there’s really no way around that unless you:are marriedhave childrenwere in foster care or dependent or ward of the court after turning 13are an emancipated minor or someone else other than a parent/step-parent has legal guardian ship of you (this is Pamela B. Zohar’s suggestion, and probably the best way for you to become independent)are/were an unaccompanied youth and homeless, or self-supporting and at risk of being homelessIf any of the above apply to you, then FAFSA will consider you as an independent student and not take into account your parents’ financial circumstances (whatever they might be). If not, then FAFSA will consider you as dependent on your parents, regardless if your parents never file their taxes, and you file yours independently.https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/faf...People in your situation usually work their way through community college and then transfer to an affordable state university nearby. Some don’t go to college at all, and attend trade school instead. Others enlist in the military. All are solid life paths.
Who is responsible if my accountant files my taxes late?
My family has been using this accountant for 15 years and she has always been excellent. However, we have had a lot of problems with her this year. She received all of our forms about 2 months ago. We asked if she could do a rush job because I was filing for financial aid in mid-March for my last year of grad school. She wouldn't return calls. She never contacted us when she needed more info. Well, we kept calling and calling. We tried to stop by her office, but she works out of her home and there was no answer. Finally, we got a hold of her about 2 weeks ago and she said that she was going to file an extension because she "got too busy" and "didn't have time to get to it". The summer semester starts in 2 weeks and there is no way my FAFSA can be processed and financial aid awarded in that short time. I'll have to find a way to pay tuiton in cash (I can't afford the cost or to take the time off). Any suggestions? Who is responsible when the accountant neglects to file your taxes?