Will I receive any tax reporting documents?

Please note: The HIO does not issue tax reporting documents. The Harvard Office of the Controller issues Forms W-2 and 1042-S  for Harvard-based income.  If you worked for another U.S. employer in 2024, you will receive a tax reporting document from that employer.

If you had no U.S.-source income in 2024, you will not receive any tax reporting documents. It is possible to receive more than one type of tax reporting document if you received more than one type of income from a U.S. source (wages plus a stipend, for example). The type of document(s) you receive depends on the type of funding you received (refer to the chart below).

Please note, you will not receive any of the below documents if the only funding you received from Harvard was a tuition fellowship that was applied directly to your term bill or if you received no US source funding.

W-2 Issued to those who had U.S-based employment (including OPT/CPT employment); should be distributed by January 31, 2025.
1042-S All employees who claimed a tax treaty exemption; should be available from International Payee Tax Compliance by March 15, 2025.

OR

All Tax Non Resident students/scholars who received a non-service scholarship/fellowship in excess of tuition/required fees/books and supplies- regardless of whether or not tax was withheld; should be available from International Payee Tax Compliance by March 15, 2025.
1095- (A, B, or C) Form 1095-B is used to report certain health insurance information to the IRS and to taxpayers.
1099-HC Serves as proof of health insurance coverage and would be used to complete the Schedule HC form on a Massachusetts State tax return. Note that not all international students and scholars need to complete a state tax return.

You might also receive a 1099-INT or 1099-MISC if you earned interest income from a U.S. bank account. Do not prepare your tax return until you have all your applicable tax documents. It’s important to wait until you have everything you need for a complete and accurate filing. You should contact the relevant employer/payer if forms are not received within the timeframes noted above.

All employees and stipendees must keep their home address listed in PeopleSoft current. This will ensure that your Form W-2 (if applicable) and any other official documents are mailed to the correct address. Students must update their address in my.harvard, which will automatically update their PeopleSoft address.

Please review the Office of the Controller's website for additional information.