Summer job tax return?

Question

This summer I had two part time jobs, totalling about a gross income of about $800. In illinois and my position, about 18% of my check is taken out for federal, state, medicare and soc sec. Since I make less than $5,4xx I dont need to file a return, BUT do I get some of that money back?

Answer 1

Any money taken out for federal income tax (FIT) will be refundable under your scenario.  The state income tax may also be but not the others.

Answer 2

Since some federal income tax was withheld, you should file a return to get it refunded - otherwise the government keeps it.  Depending on your state, you might or might not be required to file, and might or might not get a refund.

Answer 3

you will have to file a return if you want money back.

Fill out the 1040 EZ and see what happens.  if you get money back then send it in.

Answer 4

by law if you earn you file.  and you have 3 years to claim a refund.

But you are suppose to file a tax return/