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Wage Compensation for Nonresident Aliens

With regard to wages, the Internal Revenue Service places restrictions on nonresident aliens' federal tax withholding filing, limiting the number of allowable exemptions, and prohibits claiming the standard deduction, as stated in IRS Publication 15, Circular E, Employer's Tax Guide (pdf).External Link that Will Take User Outside SJSU Domain

In addition, IRS Publication 15-T, New Wage Withholding and Advance Earned Income Credit Payment Tables,external link published March 2, 2009, increased the original amounts to coincide with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

If you have any questions regarding Nonresident Alien Tax issues, contact our Immigration & Nonresident Alien Tax Specialist.