Hey guys just a quick question and wondering if I'd be exempt at all from paying Social Security tax as a short term contractor in the states? I'm a Canadian resident/citizen working in the states for four months on a TN visa. I am moving back in December.
Thanks!
Canadian working in US on TN Visa - Social Security Tax exempt?
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Re: Canadian working in US on TN Visa - Social Security Tax exempt?
If you are paid as an employee of the US firm (Ie. W-2) then yes you are subject to SS and Medicare. If you are paid in other manners (1099 or corp-to-corp), you are exempt from SS and Medicare.
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Re: Canadian working in US on TN Visa - Social Security Tax exempt?
In fact if you are not paid as an employee, you are exempt from IRS tax altogether.
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