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June 6, 2019
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Why do I owe the IRS $215 when I am a student? Did I fill something out wrong?

  • June 6, 2019
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Employee
June 6, 2019
Students are not immune from taxes.
Any scholarships or grants?
mbrice44Author
June 6, 2019
I understand that I am not immune, but last year I got a return.  I did get scholarships
Employee
June 6, 2019

Scholarships in excess of qualified education expenses are taxable income.

mbrice44Author
June 6, 2019
My scholarships are not in excess of my tuition expenses.  According to my 1098-T, I paid the school around $3,000.