kdx
Feb 28, 2013, 10:56 PM
Hi,
I'm an international student studying in a US university on F-1 visa. I did some online freelance work to cover up some of my expenses and I recently found out this counts as employment and hence, is illegal. If the freelance agency provides me a 1099 form, will I be in trouble? I didn't earn much as of now (less than $1000, which will account for the next tax year) and I will pay taxes on it. But, does this create a paper trail with USCIS? Does something small as $1000 fall under the threshold where I might be in trouble?
I'm an international student studying in a US university on F-1 visa. I did some online freelance work to cover up some of my expenses and I recently found out this counts as employment and hence, is illegal. If the freelance agency provides me a 1099 form, will I be in trouble? I didn't earn much as of now (less than $1000, which will account for the next tax year) and I will pay taxes on it. But, does this create a paper trail with USCIS? Does something small as $1000 fall under the threshold where I might be in trouble?