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 […]
Use the table below to determine your eligibility to apply for an SSN and required documentation. Visa/Employment Type Eligible? Required Documentation F-1 on-campus employmentwage earners Yes – after 10 days of arriving in the U.S. and after completion of immigration check-in with OISS Recommended within 30 days of employment start date Passport Most recent I-94 […]
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). Stipend recipients […]