There are only two absolutes in the outside world – death and taxes. While students here at BYU-Idaho might think the only absolutes in their lives are the Honor Code and the Testing Center, an increasing number are starting to delve into the often-overwhelming world of taxes.

Perhaps the best way to approach filing your taxes is by treating them as just another class.

“Another class?” How’s that supposed to make doing taxes any easier? Well think of it this way, it’s a class with just one test – an open note, take home, group test! And unlike the Testing Center they’ll even accept it late! Now that doesn’t sound too bad does it?

Fear April 15 no longer! Filing taxes is not as hard as you might think. Follow these four simple steps and you’ll be off scot-free when April 15 rolls around.

Ingredients
• One 1040-EZ
• One W-2 per job

Estimated prep time:
• 1 hour

Step 1
• Request all W-2 forms from past employers, if you have yet to receive them.

Step 2
• Go to www.IRS.gov and print off a 1040-EZ form.

Step 3
• Using your W-2’s fill out the 1040-EZ, add a dash of patience if needed.

Step 4
• Mail your 1040-EZ to the IRS no later than April 15th.

Results:
A return on taxes withheld, or eligibility for a Pell grant!
For more help contact the Accounting Department at 496-1050 to get help on filing
your returns, open Monday and Wednesday from 3-5 p.m.