<p>Stanford requires the most recent paystub to verify income, but what do I do if my parents are self-employed in an informal setting? They both own nail salons, so I'm not sure how I can verify their income. Can I use business tax papers like 1099? (No W-2's available).</p>
<p>you will most likely have to produce your tax forms from the IRS</p>
<p>That’s already a requirement for Stanford (and a lot of schools). I’d imagine it’d be something else since tax forms surely wouldn’t be listed twice.</p>