[student1007]

Hi,

I graduated with my masters in December 2009. I am currently on my OPT STEM extension. I work at a research facility (company 1- in my field of study) and I am paid in the form of a scholarship (by company 2- also in my field of study)

I didn't receive any W2 or any other legal tax documents from them. I only have my scholarship pay stubs. I have a valid I-20, EAD card and a I-9.

1) Although the companies have not deducted any tax money from my scholarship, I want to file my taxes, which form do I use?

2) Can I still file as a student?

3) certain tax lawyer thinks I should file with 1099-MISC under self employment. Is that correct?

4) If self employment is illegal for F1 students, what documents do I need from the companies to prove I am a legal employee n not self employed?

Waiting eagerly,
Student

[lawanwadee]

What document did you receive, 1098T?
Sure it's not 1099 MISC.

[student1007]

I didn't receive any document from them. I just have my pay stubs.

[lawanwadee]

You should receive a document... maybe you don't realize what it is. Contact employer and request for another copy.

[student1007]

I did not receive any document from them, hence my enquiry here. I confirmed with my HR.
I am trying to find out if it is a non taxable scholarship. But, if not , what document should I ask them for?

[lawanwadee]

Go to HR, and tell them you want to file tax but don't know what documents should be submitted as record of payment received and withholding taxes, etc.