I am filling on J-1 visa. I have salary support from Canadian fellowship. I wanted to know how to proceed or report this on US tax return or take treaty benefit?
I am filling on J-1 visa. I have salary support from Canadian fellowship. I wanted to know how to proceed or report this on US tax return or take treaty benefit?
No, you will need to report this on your US tax return and then apply for a foreign tax credit on your return to avoid double taxation. Here is how to report.
Log into your account
Select Wages and income
Less Common income
Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099>start
Scroll to the bottom of the page to Other Reportable Income
Other taxable income, answer yes
Then give a brief description of the income and the amount listed.. Call this Canadian Fellowship income and then list the amount.
To claim a Foreign Tax Credit.
Go to Federal
Deductions and credits
Estimate and other taxes paid
Foreign Tax Credit>start or revisit
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