The University Career Center, in partnership with UMD Seniors, is hosting the Senior Grad Bash to celebrate May 2025 undergraduate graduates. The event will feature free ice cream and cookies, a senior-exclusive session with the Iris photo booth, and raffle prizes for completing the graduation survey. Seniors will also have the chance to learn about Career Center services and resources for life after graduation.
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TerpTax: Understanding Form 1099-K
Samuel Handwerger, faculty advisor for TerpTax, explains Form 1099-K—an IRS record for online sales and payments through apps. Understanding taxable income, tracking expenses, and correcting errors can save headaches. Keep good records and report income accurately to avoid issues.
Learn easy and simple ways to invest in retirement to ensure financial success.
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Learn easy and simple ways to invest in equities to ensure financial success.
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Learn easy and simple ways to budget finances in college to ensure financial success.
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Learn easy and simple ways to budget finances after college to ensure financial success.
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TerpTax: Roth vs. Traditional IRAs
CPA Samuel Handwerger explains the key differences between Traditional and Roth IRAs. Traditional IRAs offer tax-deferred savings, while Roth IRAs provide tax-free withdrawals. Future tax rates and career trajectory matter, making the choice complex. Consistent saving is the most crucial factor.
TerpTax: Understanding Education Tax Credits
Education tax credits can significantly lower tax bills, says Smith professor Samuel Handwerger. The American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning credits offer key savings, but eligibility rules matter. Students may claim credits if parents opt out. TerpTax offers free tax prep through April 14.
TerpTax Alert: Unexpected $1,400 IRS Payments, Some in Error, to F-1 Students
Some F-1 visa students at UMD are receiving $1,400 IRS payments due to errors in stimulus eligibility. TerpTax, led by accounting lecturer Samuel Handwerger, advises returning these payments to avoid future tax and immigration complications. Assistance is available through TerpTax.
Scammers Meet Their Match: Student Fraud Investigators Spot Rising Threat
When University of Maryland students in the Justice for Fraud Victims project received suspicious job offers via text, their fraud investigation skills—sharpened under faculty advisor Samuel Handwerger at the Smith School—helped uncover "task scams," a scheme costing victims $220M since 2020.