Originally Posted by martureo

While I couldn't get an exact answer I did find a few lines in the packet which they delivered which makes the situation a bit more interesting.

The individual is stated to be a "volunteer" and therefore "no employer-employee relationship exists between you and ********. As a result, any funds reimbursed to you from *********** are not considered income for tax purposes; they are not reported to the government, and taxes are not withheld with regard to these funds.”

And further on....

"To avoid raising unnecessary tax questions, please follow these guidelines closely: Do not share information on funds you receive from ******* with those who help you with financial or tax matters…. Never represent in any way that you are paid for your service. If you are required to file an income-tax report for other purposes, do not list any funds you receive from ********, regardless of where you [are positioned] or where you hold citizenship.”

“the amount of any funds reimbursed to you should be kept strictly confidential.”

I don't want to post too much, but this just doesn't seem very kosher. Regardless of the legality of it. (Which is still up to debate, but there are around 100 other people across the globe in this same position).