Purpose
Form 1042-S is used to report taxable federal payments and federal tax withholding relating to the following types of income received by U.S. nonresidents:
- Wage payments made to employees who have claimed tax treaty benefits.
- Tax reportable fellowship/scholarship income.
- Service payments made to independent contractors for work performed in the U.S.
- Royalty payments issued to individuals or entities.
- Non-employee prize or award payments.
For an explanation of the information on Form 1042-S, see the article, Alien – Form 1042-S Box Descriptions.
How to Get Form 1042-S
Form 1042-S is generated through the GLACIER online tax reporting system and is distributed to all eligible recipients on or before March 15 of each year following the year of payment.
Forms issued to individuals are distributed directly through GLACIER, unless the individual has opted to receive their form by mail. Forms issued to foreign entities are distributed by mail.
Requesting a Duplicate
- Individuals - Current year 1042-S duplicates can be accessed through GLACIER. Prior year forms can be requested by opening a case with CRU/UCLA Payroll Partner Nonresident Team.
- Entities - Request a duplicate form by opening a case with the Nonresident team.
Questions?
Please open a case to contact the Nonresident Team.
