<prompt> Human: Hello, rpersonalfinance! Ive been lurking for several months here, learning as much as I can because Im shortly going to graduate college just a few weeks away actually.Im posting because I did my taxes yesterday leaving it late usual, but this year the IRS taxed my scholarship disbursements:My total tuition and fees during 2014 were a little over 9,000. My total scholarships including work-study 1350, loans, and grants were a little over 21,000. I received the difference minus the 1350 for work-study, which I earned and paid withholding on during the fall semester as a total of three university refunds throughout the year. I used it to pay for my books, rent, food, and car insurance. I also have two part-time jobs which I earned 5000 at during 2014.The IRS took the 12000 from my scholarships and worked their magic and now apparently I owe 700 to the federales and 550 to the state where I live. This is an extremely hefty amount, and one that I did not see coming.Any advice? Thanks!  <response>: unfortunately many students are not aware that some portions of scholarships can be taxable. i recommend reading utaxmankeith s past posts re: federal tax payments if you are unable to pay right now. 