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How does a tax free stipend work?

rodrigueznatalie — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:17:15 GMT

I am a traveller who lives in AL but works in rhode island and I get a tax free stipend

Re: How does a tax free stipend work?

Bsch4477 — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:32:21 GMT

I assume that you are a traveling nurse.

Stipends are tax-free when they are used to cover duplicated expenses. They cover typical living expenses such as lodging and meals and incidentals. These stipends do not have to be reported as taxable income if you can prove this duplication of living expenses.

Re: How does a tax free stipend work?

DoninGA — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:35:59 GMT

Stipends are taxable income.

You may not have to pay SS taxes or Medicare taxes on the stipend but it is taxable income.

Please explain why you believe the income you receive is not taxable. What work are you doing for the stipend and did the organization paying the stipend inform you that it was not taxable?