Making Sense of Income TaxesCurious about how income taxes work—and how to avoid unpleasant surprises at tax time? Join our Financial Education Workshop presented by UM Financial Education. We’ll break down the tax process step by step, from understanding what income taxes are to navigating tax forms and deadlines. Learn how to handle scholarships, fellowships, and other types of taxable income. We’ll also discuss key tips for international students. This session focuses on clear, useful information—not advice—so you can feel confident about the basics and ready to discuss your individual situation with a tax professional.What is income tax?How to avoid owing money at tax timeScholarships & fellowships: when are they taxable?Reporting different types of incomeKey considerations for international studentsTips to be prepared for conversations with tax professionalsYou may sign up for one of two optionsAttending in personAttending over zoomLunch will be provided for participants attending in person and is capped due to room capacity limits, but last-minute drop-ins are welcome as space allows.