clarkchong0
Mar 15, 2010, 03:36 PM
Dear all,
I have a question about filing my tax return.
I just became Resident Alien for tax purpose this year. And I am still receiving 1042-S from my school showing the amount of stipend paid to me and how much of which is withheld. (Income Code: 15 Scholarship or fellowship grants)
I tried using TaxACT to file my tax online, however, I wasn't given a place to report the numbers on 1042-S.
Instead, because of my low income (not counting the sitpend), I was offered Making Work Pay Tax Credit and EITC.
Here are my 2 questions:
1) Where shall I report my stipend income?
2) If my total income including the stipend and wage comes to the amount of $19500, am I still eligible for any of the above tax credits?
One remark: I tried asking the school to cancel my 1042-S and give me 1099 Misc instead, but they insist 1042-S is the correct form for them.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Clark
I have a question about filing my tax return.
I just became Resident Alien for tax purpose this year. And I am still receiving 1042-S from my school showing the amount of stipend paid to me and how much of which is withheld. (Income Code: 15 Scholarship or fellowship grants)
I tried using TaxACT to file my tax online, however, I wasn't given a place to report the numbers on 1042-S.
Instead, because of my low income (not counting the sitpend), I was offered Making Work Pay Tax Credit and EITC.
Here are my 2 questions:
1) Where shall I report my stipend income?
2) If my total income including the stipend and wage comes to the amount of $19500, am I still eligible for any of the above tax credits?
One remark: I tried asking the school to cancel my 1042-S and give me 1099 Misc instead, but they insist 1042-S is the correct form for them.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Clark