Payment for work performed under an F1 Visa
I would like someone to simply explain how to pay a person for services rendered when that person is a student who holds an F1 Visa. Can it be done? How is it legally done? How is it reported to the IRS?
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From a payroll board that I visit, the guru says:
"This is not my area of expertise, but according to my notes.
- No FICA.
- FIT is withheld unless a valid form 8233 is filed (each year).
- IRS pubs 515 and 901 are supposed to discuss the federal rules.
- I have no idea what the state and local rules are."
I would read the two IRS publications first before doing anything else!