U.S./Foreign Tax Treaty Information

PLEASE NOTE:
A treaty in effect on a specific date cannot be a guarantee of tax free income at the time of your visit to the United States. Financial Management Services or the Internal Revenue Service can deny treaty benefits based on information available to them on a given date. To see treaties by country go to: U.S./Foreign Tax Treaty Information.


Nonresident Alien Tax Issues

The Tax Department says that I am a resident alien for tax purposes this year. What does that mean?

Are nonresident aliens exempt from paying social security tax?

Where can I direct nonresident employees, who are now in their home country, for tax assistance?

I am visiting the U.S. on a J-2 VISA. Why is FICA Retirement and FICA Med being deducted from my paycheck?

Now that I am a permanent resident of the U.S., how do I change my tax status in Indiana University's records?

Does it really matter whether or not a payee is a nonresident alien when making a refund via the disbursement voucher?



General Tax Questions

How does FMS Payroll Department determine the amount of federal tax withheld from an employee's paycheck?

Where can I find when my tax information is available?

Why am I not able to access the online W-4 tax form in OneStart?

When would I need to change my W-4 tax status?

How long should payroll time sheets be retained in a department?

Is it possible to receive credit for state tax form IT40 QEC if you live in certain areas of Bloomington?

Are aliens who are living in the U.S. required to pay county tax?

Who should I contact to obtain I-9 forms?

What states (in the U.S.A.) have a treaty with Indiana for state tax exemption?

What is the Indiana University sales tax exempt number?

What is the correct withholding form for retirees (18/20 plan) to file?

As a U.S. citizen working outside the U.S., am I still required to pay FICA-Retirement and FICA Medicare taxes?

In what cases is it appropriate to obtain a W-9 or a Payee Certification when processing a disbursement voucher?

How are federal taxes calculated for contract employees?