In general, you should always consult a professional tax advisor for information on the taxability of payments you receive from UC Merced. Tax Services and Payroll Services are prohibited from giving individual income tax advice on personal income tax issues.
Tax Resources for Students:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Tax Information for Students page on the IRS website for detailed information about federal taxes.
For general information about filing your federal taxes, please see the Filing Information page on the IRS Website. In addition, the IRS has several publications that may be helpful in understanding federal tax requirements. For the most current version of the IRS publications listed below, please go to the Forms and Pubs page on the IRS website:
IRS Tax Topic 421 - Scholarships and Grants
IRS Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (for Individuals)
IRS Publication 505 - Tax Withholding and Estimated Taxes (for paying estimated taxes on a quarterly basis)
IRS Publication 519 - U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
IRS Publication 901 - U.S. Tax Treaties
IRS Publication 970 - Tax Benefits for Education
IRS Form 1040 - U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (for annual tax filing)
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB): For general information about filing your California taxes, please see the Filing Information page on the California FTB website. For the most current version of the California State tax information, please visit the California Franchise Tax Board website.
