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    Mar 27, 2011, 02:29 PM
    On OPT but no W-2 form
    I have been in US since 2005 and this is the first year I have to fill out resident alien form. I have been working voluntarily and haven't been getting paid for it. Do I still have to document that somehow or have evidence or some kind of form from the employer or not?
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    Mar 28, 2011, 12:44 AM

    If you did not have any income, you do not need to file the tax return.
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    Mar 28, 2011, 12:55 AM
    I do have a 1099 MISC form though from a different employer for a one time thing I helped out with.
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    Mar 28, 2011, 06:57 AM
    If you have more than $400 from self-employment (from the 1099-MISC), you need to file a return. You won't owe income tax, but self-employment tax.
    Otherwise you only need to file a return if your income is more than the personal exemption plus standard deduction.
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    Mar 28, 2011, 07:38 PM

    I have a couple more questions:

    1) I was told it can be considered OTHER INCOME and be put on line 21 if it is a sporadic activity or a hobby. This is apparently an exception. Is that true?

    2) I have received form 1042-S from University where I had a full scholarship.
    All the info that is on it:
    Box 1: Income code 15
    Box 2: Gross Income : 6609.03
    Box 5: Tax rate 14.00
    Box 7: Federal tax withheld 925.27

    My questions is: do I have to put any of that information on form 1040? If yes, then where (what lines)?
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