Frequently Asked Questions

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Will GTP file my state tax return?

GTP may only be used to prepare your U.S. federal income tax return. GTP Support cannot assist you with questions regarding the filing of a state tax return. When you have finished your federal tax return, GTP will provide you with a link to your state’s tax website or the blank state tax return form.

What should I do if I did not receive all the forms that should have been sent to me?

DO NOT COMPLETE GTP UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF YOUR FORMS. If you believe that you should have received a Form W-2 or Form 1042-S and you have not yet received such form, do not contact GTP Support, you must contact the institution that made payments to you and request the form. Generally, Forms W-2 are issued by the Payroll Department; generally Forms 1042-S are issued by the Tax or Payroll Department. If the form was sent to the wrong address, the institution will provide you with a new copy of the form. You should NOT complete GTP until you have ALL of your forms; doing so, may mean that you will file an incomplete and incorrect tax return.

Submit a ticket through HR Connection if you have not received your forms from Ohio State.

I am a foreign national. Do I have a 1042-S and/or a W-2?

The forms that you are supposed to receive from the institutions that paid you will depend on the facts of your particular situation. In general,

Form

Type of Income

Situation

W-2

Wages or Salary as an Employee

You will receive Form W-2 to report the wages or salary on which you DID NOT claim a tax treaty exemption

1042-S
(income code 18, 19, or 20)

Wages or Salary as an Employee

You will receive Form 1042-S with income code 18, 19, or 20 to report wages or salary on which you claimed a tax treaty exemption

1042-S
(income code 16)

Scholarship or Fellowship (no services performed)

You will receive Form 1042-S with income code 16 to report scholarship or fellowship regardless of whether tax was deducted or you claimed a tax treaty exemption. Please note that if you received tuition, required fees or a book allowance, these items should NOT be reported to you on any form.

1042-S
(income code 17, 42 or 43)

Consulting, Performance Fees

You will receive Form 1042-S with income code 17, 42 or 43 to report consulting or performance fees.

1042-S
(income code 54)

Participant Payments, Prizes/Awards

You will receive Form 1042-S with income code 54 to report prizes, awards, or participant payments.


In some cases, you may receive a Form 1099 (DIV, G, INT, or MISC). Generally, Nonresident Aliens should not receive such forms; however, if you do, you may use the information on the form to complete GTP – you do not need to request a new form from the payor.

NOTE: You should not receive Form 1098-T; however, if you do receive Form 1098-T, simply keep the form and do NOT enter any data from Form 1098-T into GTP.

How long will I be a Nonresident Alien?

The time period for which you are a Nonresident Alien for Tax purposes depends on the results of what is called the “Substantial Presence Test.” In general, individuals present in the U.S. under an F, J, M, or Q STUDENT immigration status will be a Nonresident Alien for the first FIVE calendar years they are present in the U.S.; individuals present in the U.S. under a J or Q NON-STUDENT immigration status will be a Nonresident Alien for the first TWO calendar years they are present in the U.S. There are many exceptions to the general rule so further questions must consider the facts and circumstances of the particular individual’s current and past visits to the U.S.

What is my “U.S. Tax Status” and why is it important?

“U.S. Tax Status” is used to determine which tax system applies to an individual – and thus, which tax returns are applicable and how that tax return must be completed. An individual’s U.S. tax status is different from one’s immigration status; however, many of the terms used for immigration issues are similar to those used for tax purposes. For U.S. tax purposes, there are four U.S. Tax Statuses: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, Resident Alien for Tax purposes, and Nonresident Alien for Tax purposes