Tax

It depends on your student status, as well as the type of payment you receive. The following table outlines exemption eligibility by payment type.

Yes. There are incentives that apply to students. However, these benefits generally do not apply to foreign students. Refer to IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education. Note that this link may not contain information about the newest Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017.

All wages are reported to the individual taxpayer and to the IRS on the W-2 form. Fellowship support used for tuition, mandatory fees, and required expenses for a course is not taxable.

SSNs and ITINs are federal identification numbers assigned to U.S. taxpayers. U.S. citizens should have SSNs. Individuals ineligible for SSNs should obtain ITINs. For more information on these numbers, see U.S. Federal ID Numbers.

Resident aliens are taxed in the same manner as U.S. citizens.