I suggest starting here:
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/students/index.html . In fact, the page you should read is here:
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/artic...=96623,00.html . Among the list of examples that require you to file is, "Were you self-employed with earnings of more than $400.00?" I would think that's the biggest question you need to ask.
Also, if you had another job that you have had taxes already taken out from, you would definitely need to file. Not to worry, though, most students don't have a tax liability.
As the others said, it is the law to file your taxes, but that's only if you're required to. If you have any questions, contact a tax professional.
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Originally Posted by aschramm
In almost all of my games and tournaments that I worked this summer, I was paid either by cash or personal check for these. I can only think of 1-2 times that I was paid by check, where the payer had my social security information. Does all of this need to be reported on my taxes? Or just the times that I was paid that can be traced back by my SS number?
Edit: Or is this just a better question to ask my tax man? Also, I get claimed under my parents.
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