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21. Li is in J-1 student immigration status from the People’s Republic of China. She earned $4,995 in wages in 2017. Her wages are reported to her on Form 1042-S (box 1, Income Code 20). Li will have to report these as taxable wages.

a. True b. False

22. Ron is here in J-1 student immigration status as of August 1, 2017. Under the terms of his visa, he is permitted to work in the U.S. Ron must request an ITIN to report his income from wages.

a. True b. False

23. Vedad, in F-1 student immigration status from Bosnia, is on the basketball team. He arrived in the U.S. on June 18, 2017 on a full athletic scholarship that includes payments for his room and board. The amount of his scholarship for room and board is taxable.

a. True b. False

24. Hiro is in the U.S. in F-1 immigration status. He arrived from Japan on August 6, 2014. Hiro worked in the library and earned $2,400 in wages and had income tax withholding of $50. Hiro needs to file Form 8843, but since his wages are below $4,050, he is not required to file Form 1040NR-EZ. However, it is in his best interest to file in order to receive a refund of the federal income taxes withheld.

a. True b. False

Solution

21.

This is false; b.

This is not taxable wages of L; therefore, the reporting is not necessary.