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FastFacts
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August 17, 2010
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Today’s Topic
We’ll be taking a look at…
Hiring a Non U.S. Citizen
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Today’s Presenter
Denise Church
Senior Accountant, Tax Office in the JHU Controller’s Office
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Session Segments
Presentation
Denise will address hiring a Non U.S. Citizen.
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Q&A
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questions.
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available to answer questions.
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Hiring a Non U.S. Citizen
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Agenda
Today we’ll discuss:
Information for hiring a non U.S. citizen to work in the U.S.
Foreign National Information Form (FNIF)
The importance of creating the ISR correctly
How tax residency status is determined in SAP
Proper taxation of non U.S. citizens
Treaty benefits
Tax reporting documents issued to non U.S. citizens
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Assumptions
Non U.S. citizen is present in the United States
Has appropriate work authorization
Required information
Nationality (country of citizenship)
Visa type
Immigration documents
Original U.S. arrival date
Temporary or permanent U.S. Social Security number
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Completing the FNIF
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What is the FNIF?
All non-US citizens, except LPR’s (green card holders), should
complete the Foreign National International Form (FNIF)
FNIF is completed by individuals that are either new hires or are
changing their visa type or extending their current visa type.
Located at http://finance.jhu.edu/depts/tax/fnif.pdf
Form is fill-able PDF
Completed forms should be returned to Payroll Shared Services,
Attention: Carla Evans
Additional documents to be attached to the form include:
Copy of passport, Visa and I-94 Departure Record
Copy of work authorization document (e.g. Form I-20, DS2019, I-797, EAD card)
Copy of Social Security card or ITIN card (when available)
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Completing the FNIF
Required information:
Temporary or permanent U.S. Social Security Number
Nationality (country of citizenship)
Visa type
Visa issue date
Visa end date
U.S. entry date
Work authorization expiration date (should be the visa end
date)
This information is necessary to complete the ISR
A copy of the completed form, without attachments, should be
given to the Department Payroll Administrator
Note: Forms without the required information and attached documentation will
not be processed, and will result in payment delays.
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Creating the ISR
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Key Fields on the ISR
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Key Fields on the ISR
Nationality- Country of citizenship
Common Visa Types
F-1 – Academic student
J-1 – Exchange visitor (may be a student or a non-student)
H1-B1 – Worker in a specialty occupation
TN – Professional business person from Canada or Mexico (NAFTA)
LPR – Lawful Permanent Resident – “Green Card Holder”
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Key Fields on the ISR-continued
Visa Issue Date- taken from immigration documents
Visa End Date- taken from immigration documents
Expiry of WP- taken from immigration documents
Generally matches the visa end date
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I-20 Form for Students
F-1 academic student visa holders
are issued the Form I-20
Use these dates to populate the
“Visa Issue Date” and “Visa End
Date” on the ISR
Issued by JHU international offices
JHMI (SOM, SOPH, SON)
Homewood
Carey Business School &
School of Education
Peabody
SAIS
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Form DS-2019
J-1 visa holders are issued Form
DS-2019
Exchange visitor
Student
Non-student
Important Information
Box 3- Visa issue/end dates
Box 4- Exchange Visitor
Category (if the visitor is a
student indicate this in the ISR
comments section)
Issued by JHU international offices
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Original U.S. Entry Date
Must be present in the U.S. and have appropriate work authorization
Tourist visa history is not considered
Date of initial arrival in the U.S.– not arrival at JHU
Date of first arrival in the U.S. holding an F-1, J-1, H1-B1 visa
Is the student/scholar coming to JHU from elsewhere in the U.S.?
Does the non U.S. citizen already have a Social Security number?
Tip: The first three digits of a SSN issued in MD usually begin with 212
– 220. A SSN beginning with any other three digits was probably not
issued in MD.
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Arrival Date Scenarios
Entered the U.S. from China for the first time on 08/26/10 on an F-1
visa to attend JHU as a graduate student.
Does not have a U.S. Social Security number.
Arrival date is 08/26/10.
Entered the U.S. from Germany on 09/04/04 to attend school at
New York University. Returned to Germany for brief visits and
vacations.
Obtained a U.S. Social Security number in New York.
Graduated from NYU in May 2010 and arrived at JHU for
graduate school in September 2010.
Arrival date is 09/04/04.
Entered the U.S. from Australia on 06/21/06 as a J-1 research
scholar. Had visited U.S. before holding a tourist visa on 10/15/01.
Does not have a U.S. Social Security number.
Arrival date should be 06/21/06.
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Form I-9
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Form I-9
Form I-9 – Employment Eligibility Verification
Electronic Form I-9 is completed by the International Student and
Scholar Services Office or other office designated by the individual
JHU school.
When Payroll Shared Services receives the permanent Social
Security Number, it is entered into the electronic system to
complete the E-verification process.
Re-verification of Form I-9 is required to extend work authorization
expiration date.
Will be required as a result of a visa extension or the issuance of
a new visa type.
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Determining Tax Residency
Status
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Resident vs. Nonresident Alien
Two separate United States Income Tax Systems
One system applies to U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens for tax
purposes
The other system applies to Nonresident Aliens for tax purposes
Determining residency status for tax purposes requires obtaining
visa history, current visa status and original U.S. arrival date
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Tests to Determine Tax Residency
Green Card Test
A green card holder or LPR (Lawful Permanent Resident) is a visa
type. These individuals are Resident Aliens for tax purposes by
definition.
Substantial Presence Test (SPT)
Mathematical test calculated by length of time in the U.S. combined
with visa type.
Residency status based on the SPT is determined by the master
data entered into the payroll record from the New Hire ISR.
Foreign National Information Form (FNIF) should be used to
obtain this master data.
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Taxation
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Taxation of Resident Aliens
Resident aliens are taxed exactly like United States citizens. They
are entitled to the same deductions and credits.
Not restricted when completing Federal Form W-4
Taxed in the U.S. on worldwide income
Social Security and Medicare tax exemption applies if the resident
alien is in full time student status
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Taxation of Nonresident Aliens
Nonresident aliens are not taxed like United States citizens.
Most cannot claim dependents or a standard deduction on their
federal income tax return.
They are not entitled to the same deductions and credits.
Nonresident aliens are restricted when completing Federal Form W-4
Nonresident aliens are taxed in the U.S. on income from U.S. sources
only
Social Security and Medicare tax exemption applies if the
Nonresident Alien is holding an F-1 or J-1 visa
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Tax Summary Chart
Correctly identify nonresident aliens in the payroll system so they are properly taxed
Federal
Income
Tax Withholding
State & Local
Income
Tax Withholding
FICA (Social
Security &
Medicare Tax)
NRA with Wages
Subject at
graduated rates
Subject at
graduated rates
Exempt if holding
an F-1 or J-1 visa
NRA Fellowship
Subject at 14%
flat rate
Subject at
graduated rates
Not applicable
RA with Wages
Subject at
graduated rates
Subject at
graduated rates
Subject to unless
full time student
RA Fellowship
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
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Special Rules for NRA Forms W-4
NRA’s can’t claim Exempt
Must check “Single,” or “Married,” but withhold at higher single rate box on
line 3
Should enter a 1 on line 5
Write “Nonresident Alien” or “NRA” above the dotted line on line 6 of Form
W-4
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Examples of Incorrect Tax Treatment
This is incorrect: A nonresident alien holding either an F-1 or J-1
visa earning wages is exempt from Social Security and Medicare tax
withholding – if payroll record doesn’t reflect NRA status their wages
will be subject to these taxes.
This is incorrect: Fellowship payments received by a Nonresident
Alien holding an F-1 or J-1 visa are subject to federal income tax
withholding at a flat rate of 14% and to MD income tax at
graduated rates - if payroll record doesn’t reflect NRA status these
payments will not be subject to withholding.
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Treaty Benefits
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Treaty Benefits for NRA’s
Many countries have negotiated income tax treaties with the United States.
Treaty benefits will impact a nonresident alien’s federal income tax.
Student wage benefits are usually subject to a dollar limit
Fellowship benefits usually provide an unlimited dollar amount
Teacher/researcher benefits usually provide an unlimited dollar amount
Maryland does not recognize tax treaty benefits
The District of Columbia and Virginia do recognize tax treaty benefits
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Processing Treaty Benefits
The JHU Tax Office processes treaty benefits and creates the treaty
info type IT0556 in the SAP payroll record.
Forms
Wages: Form 8233 is used to claim a withholding exemption
from treaty eligible wages. It is completed by the employee and
the JHU Tax Office and then forwarded to the IRS for
processing.
Fellowships: Form W8-BEN is completed to claim a withholding
exemption from treaty eligible fellowship income. It is
maintained by the JHU Tax Office.
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Tax Reporting
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Tax Reporting Documents- W2
Wage and Tax Statement issued each year to employees.
Reflects total taxable wages earned each calendar year and total
federal and state income tax withheld.
Issued to nonresident alien employees who didn’t claim a treaty
withholding exemption on their wages or weren’t eligible for a treaty
benefit.
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Tax Reporting Documents 1042-S
Reports treaty wages received
by an NRA
Reports non treaty fellowship
payments received by an NRA
and the federal tax withheld
on these payments
Reports treaty fellowship
payments received by an NRA
Note: Box 16 reflects
recipient’s country of tax
residence. This required field
on Form 1042-S is derived
from the nationality
(citizenship country) in the
SAP record.
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In Conclusion
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Summary
Required information when hiring a non U.S. citizen:
Citizenship country
Visa type
Original U.S. arrival date
Determination of correct tax residency status depends on this
information
Ensures the non U.S. citizen is properly taxed
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Resources - JHU Tax Office
JHU Tax Office is located on the Eastern Campus in Suite C020
Tax Office walk in hours – No appointment necessary
Tuesday and Thursday afternoon 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday morning 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Website address: http://finance.jhu.edu/depts/tax/index.html
E-mail address: [email protected]
Telephone: 443-997-8688
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Other Resources
JHU International Offices
JHMI Office of International Student, Faculty and Staff Services:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/intlsvcs/
Homewood Office of International Student and Scholar Services:
http://web1.johnshopkins.edu/isss/
Carey Business School and School of Education International Services:
http://onestop.jhu.edu/carey/international/
http://onestop.education.jhu.edu/international/index.html
Peabody Office of International Student Affairs:
http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/isa
SAIS International Student and Scholar Services Office:
http://www.sais-jhu.edu/students/international/office-information.htm
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Other Resources (Cont)
Link to JHMI Office of International Student, Faculty and Staff
Services Visa Chart:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/intlsvcs/visachart.pdf
HR/Payroll Shared Services web site address:
http://ssc.jhu.edu/hr_payroll/index.html
Link to sample NRA Form W-4 on HR/Payroll Shared Services site:
http://ssc.jhmi.edu/hr_payroll/DataFiles_HR/taxform.pdf
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Q&A
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