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Consult a tax advisor to discuss your speciﬁc situation and tax obligations.  \nDo I need to ﬁle taxes if I am undocumented?  \nYes, if you earn income that is greater than the ﬁling tax requirement, you must ﬁle taxes. To ﬁgure out whether you need to pay taxes, use the IRS’ free Interactive Tax Assistant Tool.  \nWhen is tax season and when are tax deadlines?  \nTax season takes place from January to mid-April. During this time, individuals and businesses prepare their documents for ﬁling taxes, which are generally due on or around April 15 of each year.  \nHow doI ﬁle and pay taxes as an undocumented immigrant?  \nFirst, you need to have either a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identiﬁcation Number (ITIN). If you do not have an ITIN, visit TheDream.US’ ITIN webpage to learn how to apply for one. Next, you'll need to gather the right documents and know what tax forms to ﬁll out. Consult a tax advisor for further guidance.  \nIs itsafe to ﬁle taxes as an undocumented individual?  \nGenerally, yes. Despite a few disclosure exceptions, the IRS follows strict non-disclosure laws prohibiting them from releasing taxpayer information to other government agencies.  \nIs TheDream.US scholarship taxable?  \n For National Scholars: Since your scholarship is used for “qualiﬁed education expenses”(deﬁned by the IRS as tuition, required fees, books, supplies and/or equipment), it is not considered taxable income and does not need to be reported on a tax return. However, if you received additional scholarships, any scholarship money left over after covering your“qualiﬁed education expenses” is considered taxable income and should be reported as income on a tax return.  \n For Opportunity Scholars: Only the amount of your scholarship that covers room and board (and any other non-qualiﬁed education expenses) is considered taxable income and must be reported as income on a tax return. Room and board is not considered“qualiﬁed education expenses” per the IRS, and therefore is taxable.  \nFor more information on scholarships and taxes, visit the IRS’ Scholarships and Grants webpage or review the IRS’ Publication 970 – Tax Beneﬁts for Education Guide.  \nIs TheDream.US stipend taxable?  \nIf you used your stipend for “qualiﬁed education expenses” (deﬁned by the IRS as tuition, required fees, books, supplies and/or equipment), it is not considered taxable income and does not need tobe reported on a tax return. However if you used some or all of your stipend to pay for anything beyond “qualiﬁed education expenses” (non-qualifying expenses per the IRS include room and board, travel, medical expenses, personal or family expenses, and fees, supplies, books and/or equipment that are not required, etc.), that portion of your stipend is taxable and should be reported as income on a tax return.  \nIs compensation from my internship or fellowship taxable?  \nIt depends. If the compensation is explicitly meant to be used for “qualiﬁed education expenses”(deﬁned by the IRS as tuition, required fees, books, supplies and/or equipment), it generally would not be taxable income. Compensation that can be used freely and without restrictions is considered taxable income and should be reported as income on a tax return. Examples of opportunities where compensation is taxable include Parker Dewey Micro-Internships, Teach for America’s Ignite Fellowships, Dream Summer Fellowships, TheDream.US Internship Funding Program, and TheDream.US Experiential Fellowship Program. Since taxes aren’t deducted from these opportunities’ compensation, it’s recommended that individuals save 30% to 35% of their compensation to pay taxes.  \nAre there tax beneﬁts for immigrants?  \nYes, there are several tax beneﬁts available for immigrants to claim tax credits and potentially reduce your tax liability, but you must meet ","cbCaiviqp1IGxj2K","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiviqp1IGxj2K","pdf",162387,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions\n## Filing Requirements and Deadlines\n## Filing and Paying Taxes With ITIN/SSN\n## Taxability of Scholarships, Stipends, and Compensation\n## Immigrant Tax Benefits and Residency Status\n## Self-Employment Tax Savings","[{\"question\":\"Do I need to file taxes if I am undocumented?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, if you earn income greater than the filing requirement, you must file taxes. 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