Van Bui: “I don’t really know much about taxes; I just pay my taxes. I’m not really good with numbers so trying to figure out my own taxes it’s kind of a little daunting. I did eventually figure it out, but the process was kind of annoying trying to figure out how much I owed in taxes.” Sunisa Saeli: “I came here about four months ago. I think that taxes take time. It’s a big state and a lot of population, and it takes a long time to learn. I know you have to have an SSN number to work, but then there's all of the taxes...

Tax season is underway and there are several factors to consider when filing, especially for those with no prior experience. Certified public accountant Emily Smith said key preparations students should consider as they approach this tax season are to gather W-2s and any other tax documents and look them over for accuracy. There are many options for filing. A paid professional or online service can ease the workload for online service can ease the workload for students. However, Smith said...

It’s the season when Uncle Sam requires all people who make enough money to file a tax return, and college students are no exception. The deadline for filing this year is April 18. Although the process might seem intimidating, and most students might not make enough money to even be required to file, it is still important to file a tax return with the Internal Revenue Service. It’s a valuable skill to learn, plus, depending on different factors, they might receive a financial surprise … Uncle Sam might send money back.