Non-resident alien on "optional practical training" status I am a non US national, currently in the US on the "optional practical training" part of my F-1 visa which provides work authorization. In Nov 2014 I began working as an independent contractor for a NY based org (I am currently in another state). The work is project-based and I have received payments by check, no pay slips provided and as far as I am aware no tax has been deducted from the sums paid to me. I have never been furnished with any tax documents. The sums received in 2014 are minimal - perhaps $1000.
The organization has now asked me to complete and return Form W-9. Is this the correct form for someone in my situation? I thought this was only true is they withheld tax from my payments. I read somewhere that if they didn't, I should use Form W-8 BEN instead. I know the funds are so limited I won't actually have to pay any tax, but I don't want to provide any incorrect paperwork.
Secondly, I had always understood that all I had to do was complete Form 1040NR. However, I registered for the tax software provided by my school for former students now working, and following confirming I am a non-resident alien for tax purposes the software is asking me to complete: W2, 1042-S, 1049-B, 1099-DOV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-MISC; and 1099-R. The list of forms doesn't include the 1040-NR. What should I do here?
I hope someone is able to help - I know we are not talking about an actual liability here but I am concerned that if I file the wrong paperwork it may have some impact on my visa status here.
Thank you. |