Are international staff exempt from Social Security, Medicare tax, and Unemployment withholdings?

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Are international staff exempt from Social Security, Medicare tax, and Unemployment withholdings?

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Is my international staff exempt from Social Security, Medicare tax, and unemployment withholdings?
Are international staff exempt from Social Security, Medicare tax, and Unemployment withholdings?
What are the guidelines for a student to be exempt from FICA (social security and medicare tax)?

score 0 · Answer 1 · 2009-04-24T16:26:57+00:00

A. Yes. Camp USA participants are non-resident aliens on a J-1 Visa. They should not have Social Security, Medicare, or Unemployment withheld. For more detailed information, please look at the IRS’s Employer Tax Guide and Publication 515 at www.irs.gov.

score 0 · Answer 2 · 2009-06-15T18:34:13+00:00

A. Staff on a J-1 Visa are considered non-resident aliens. They should not have Social Security (FICA), Medicare, or federal unemployment (FUTA) taxes withheld. Please consult a tax professional to find out if international staff are exempt from state unemployment taxes in your state. For more detailed tax information, please review the IRS’s Employer Tax Guide and Publication 515 at www.irs.gov.

Are international staff exempt from Social Security, Medicare tax, and Unemployment withholdings?

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