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OVERVIEW

Payroll Taxes for Non-Resident Aliens are different than taxes for US Citizens.

Many countries have tax treaties with the United States which allow Non-Resident aliens an exemption from either all or part of Federal tax withholdings. Different types of VISA Holders get certain exemptions from Federal Tax and FICA/Medicare tax. This webinar will cover VISA types of F-1 & J-1.

The F-1 & J-1 VISA holders are both exempt from FICA/Medicare tax if they become employed for personal services while in the US. They may also be exempt from Federal Tax withholding if their country has a Tax Treaty with the US. Some treaties exempt all wages from tax and others have specific dollar limits that can be earned before they are subject to taxes.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
More and more people are traveling abroad to study and teach in the US. Employers need to be aware to watch for different VISA types and know how to treat employees who may apply to work at their company. These workers being new in our country aren’t aware of what is required of them or what exemptions they have. They rely on the Employer to know what to do.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Basic understanding of these 2 types of VISA’s
Guidance on what taxes they are exempt from and what to withhold.
To explain what forms should be completed by the employee and the employer.
Guidance for you as an Employer on tax treaties and treatment of these employees.
How to file forms at the end of the tax year.
Helpful websites to access the information needed for tax treaties.
To analyze tax treaty exemption.

AREAS COVERED
Understanding the VISA and OPT
Federal Tax Treatment
Year-End Reporting
Helpful Publications and Websites

WHO WILL BENEFIT?
CPA’s, EAs, AFSPs
Business Owners
Investors, Employers
Tax Preparers
Bookkeepers & Accountants
Managers
Payroll Tax Professionals

About speaker
Debbie Cash, CPP is a Manager of TLM Implementation at G&A Partners. G&A Partners is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that offers payroll, human resources, benefits management, risk management, and accounting services for businesses.
Debbie earned an associate’s Degree in Accounting from MSSU in 1985 and a bachelor’s Degree in General Business from MSSU in 2006. She obtained her Certified Payroll Professional Certification in October 2006. She has 30+ years of experience processing payroll and payroll taxes for various different companies and professions.