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Immigration:
Taxes/Payroll Info
General Non-Resident Alien Tax Information The United States Tax Structure is based
on a graduated income tax system. The percentage taken out of a Tufts employee's paycheck will vary depending
on how much and how often you get paid (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.) For more detailed information,
please refer to
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication 519 -- U.S.
Tax Guide for
Aliens (PDF).
There are three types of tax deductions. They are:
- FICA (Federal Insurance Contribution Act). The FICA taxes go towards pension benefits such as
Social Security and Medicare, the employer is required to pay a matching amount;
- Federal Government Income Taxes; and
- Massachusetts State Income Taxes.
Some students and scholars may be exempt from paying FICA taxes. There are also tax treaties between
the U.S. and certain countries which may apply to some international students and scholars.
We strongly urge you to read Publication 519 mentioned above as well as
IRS Publication 901 for
tax treaty information (PDF).
Please contact Ms. Edna Gilreath, Human Resources Service Center Manager, for information on
tax deductions and tax treaties. She can be reached at 617-627-3075, Extension 75504 or by
email at edna.gilreath@tufts.edu
or visit the HR website.
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