Yes, you do need to report both. For the W2, you would report this in the W2 section of your return. To report the 1042S, go to:
If withholding tax was paid with the 1042-s, here is how to report.
thanks so much for your reply.
1. both federal tax withheld and state tax withheld on my 1042-S are 0. So I guess I do not need to report withholding tax?
2. Under the US-China article 19 treaty, a Chinese resident who goes to the US as a researcher for research will be exempt from tax for three years. My question is: since I came to US in September 2021, I am not sure if the treaty applies to me in the year 2024. Is anywhere on 1042-S indicates that I can apply treaty?
No, your three-year exemption period ended in 2023. You would need to file as a US resident in 2024.
So it has to be the calendar year? The amount on my W-2 is close to my salary, and 1042-S is even higher than W2. If I file both W2 and 1042-S, then the tax is likely doubled. Is that correct.
For some people, salary is W2 plus 1042S. But for me, W2 is already the salary. So I am very confused.