do u mstp'ers pay taxes?

[chef]

i heard you dont receive W2 forms. do u all file/pay taxes? is there anyone who doesn't?

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[DarkChild]

great question
and the almight google shows that:
a) taxes usually arent withheld from paychecks
b) you need to pay the g-man quarterly estimated taxes because if you have over a $1K tax annual tax liability the IRS penalizes you

http://bret.mc.vanderbilt.edu/mstp/html/frame_wel.htm
http://www.med.umich.edu/medschool/mstp/about/FellowsGuidebook.pdf

 

[MSTP boy]

Yes, (unfortunately), stipends are taxable income (depending if the state has income tax for low brackets) , just like any graduate student.