Tax forms you may receive at the end of the year

  • If you have a job, receive a paycheck and don't have a tax treaty benefit you will receive a W-2 at the end of the year.
  • If you have a job, receive a paycheck and do have a tax treaty benefit you will receive a 1042-S at the end of the year. If your tax treaty has a limit, you may also receive a W-2.
  • If you have a reportable stipend or other taxable income and do have tax treaty benefits you will receive a 1042-S.
  • If you did not have a job, but receive a stipend or other taxable income, you will receive a 1042-S.
  • If you have a job and also receive a reportable stipend or other taxable income, and don't have a tax treaty benefit you will receive both a W-2 and 1042-S