How do US employers save taxes by hiring international staff with wollt.org?
Students on a J-1 Visa are considered non-resident aliens. They should not have Social Security (FICA), Medicare, or federal unemployment (FUTA) taxes withheld from their paycheck. It is a common practice to match some of the taxes so that a certain percentage of a worker’s wage goes to cover these taxes. International staff may be exempt from state unemployment taxes in your state. Your tax professional will be able to advise you about this. All staff are required to pay federal, state, and local income taxes though.Find out more at wollt.org.
