When you receive money or income from a U.S. source, you may be required to pay federal, state, or local taxes. This money may be withheld from your paycheck if you are employed or receive a stipend, or you may be required to pay taxes on your own to the appropriate tax agency. Although employment […]
This page contains information on tax documents generated by WashU for foreign nationals receiving funding from WashU. It is important to note that foreign nationals might not receive every form, and sometimes might not receive any forms. If you receive income from any other source, you may receive tax forms from other employers and organizations. […]
A Social Security Number (SSN) is a unique nine-digit identification number assigned to individuals by the U.S. government for tax and other purposes. The primary purpose of an SSN is to track an individual’s earnings and their contributions to the Social Security system, which is a federal program. In addition to its use in the […]
In order to be legally paid for work in the United States, you must have a social security number (SSN). Steps to apply for an SSN Step 1: Gather required documents Step 2: Complete the Online SSN Application on the SSA website Begin the process online to apply for a new Social Security card online. […]
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not already have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security Number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Taxable fellowship […]