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shveta_nangia
Apr 14, 2008, 08:48 AM
can a person on h4 get paid any referral fees on 1099?
AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 16, 2008, 10:10 AM
Yes, the can get paid.

However, if they do get paid, it MAY be in violation of the provisions of their visa.

If so, it is a MINOR violation.

Referral fees for apartment referrals and such as effectively the equivalent of winning a lottery or sweepestakes, which are permitted under the visa provisions.

Regardless, you MUST report this income on a tax return if it exceeds a set amount. If you are filing jointly with your spouse, report it on the joint return on Line #21 of Form 1040.