Are international staff exempt from paying taxes?
A. Camp USA participants are not required to pay federal taxes as long as they earn less then $3,050. State and local tax laws vary. While some participants are university students in their home countries, the IRS does not consider them students while they are in the U.S. For tax purposes, Camp USA participants are considered non-resident aliens. International staff must file a tax return and are often eligible for a refund.
