1. Preparing for Tax Season Provided by Oregon State University Residential Education

2. Some Tips to Filing Your Tax Return Below are options on how to file a tax return (these are tips and not prescribed advisement, your situation may require more or less than the following options):

3. IRS for Students: We recommend visiting the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) website which gives helpful tips for students in regards to education credits, tax filing, FAFSA needs, and much more! http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Students/Student%27s-Page---Higher-Education

4. When preparing to file a tax return you may consider: Co-coordinating with parent(s) to determine if you are being claimed as a dependent. Keeping all tax documents that you receive: W-2, Interest statements from bank, etc. Winnings and scholarships in excess of school expenses are reported as income. You can get your 1098-T, scholarships and tuition info, from OSU.

5. 1)File a return electronically: Visit: http://www.irs.gov/Filing/Filing-Options

6. 2)Use IRS Free File Visit: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Free-File:-Do-Your-Federal-Taxes-for-Free

7. 3)Prepare Your Own Return Visit: http:// http://www.irs.gov/publications/p17/ch01.html#en_US_publink100031940http:// http://www.irs.gov/publications/p17/ch01.html#en_US_publink100031940

8. 4)Choose a Tax Professional Visit: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tips-for-Choosing-a-Tax-Return-Preparer