EAD paying tax & w4

[ashleykay 14]

Hi guys! 

 

I recently started working using my EAD while I wait for my green card interview. 

 

Does anyone know know when filling out the w4 if we selected “non resident alien” since we don’t have our GC yet? 

 

Also, how much tax (%) will get deducted from our checks because we are waiting on our GC? 

 

Thanks!!

[Crazy Cat 41,975]

Your tax deductions will be calculated like any other US resident or US citizen. Some thought and calculation concerning your individual situation determines how much tax withholding you need or want.  I suggest you research the subject from web sites like https://twocents.lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-filling-out-your-w-4-1792359834.

 

 

[ashleykay 14]

55 minutes ago, missileman said:

Your tax deductions will be calculated like any other US resident or US citizen. Some thought and calculation concerning your individual situation determines how much tax withholding you need or want.  I suggest you research the subject from web sites like https://twocents.lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-filling-out-your-w-4-1792359834.

 

 

Thank you for this. 

 

I selected “non resident alien” since that’s what I thought I was and the form automatically filled itself for me. Are we not classified as Non resident aliens?

[ashleykay 14]

1 hour ago, missileman said:

Your tax deductions will be calculated like any other US resident or US citizen. Some thought and calculation concerning your individual situation determines how much tax withholding you need or want.  I suggest you research the subject from web sites like https://twocents.lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-filling-out-your-w-4-1792359834.

 

 

Never mind, I did some research on the IRS website and found this https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/determining-alien-tax-status

 

because I’ve been in the US constantly for longer than 31 days this year I would be Alien Resident (not Non-resident alien) and therefore fill out the W4 as any U.S resident would do. 

 

Now to change my w4 with HR! Lol 

 

thanks for the help!!

[Crazy Cat 41,975]

4 minutes ago, ashleykay said:

Thank you for this. 

 

I selected “non resident alien” since that’s what I thought I was and the form automatically filled itself for me. Are we not classified as Non resident aliens?

I think you are resident alien.  You meet the "substantial presence" 

 

 

This is from Notice 1392:

 

Are you a nonresident alien?

If so, these special instructions apply to you. Resident aliens should follow the instructions on Form W-4. If you are an alien individual (that is, an individual who is not a U.S. citizen), specific rules apply to determine if you are a resident alien or a nonresident alien for federal income tax purposes. Generally, you are a resident alien if you meet either the “green card test,” or the “substantial presence test,” for the calendar year. Any alien individual not meeting either test is generally a nonresident alien. Additionally, a dual-resident alien who applies the so-called “tie-breaker” rules contained within the Resident (or Residence or Fiscal Residence) article of an applicable U.S. income tax treaty in favor of the other Contracting State is treated as a nonresident alien. See Pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens, for more information on the green card test, the substantial presence test, and the first-year choice.

1 minute ago, ashleykay said:

Never mind, I did some research on the IRS website and found this https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/determining-alien-tax-status

 

because I’ve been in the US constantly for longer than 31 days this year I would be Alien Resident (not Non-resident alien) and therefore fill out the W4 as any U.S resident would do. 

 

Now to change my w4 with HR! Lol 

 

thanks for the help!!

Correct.  You posted about 2 seconds before I did.......you are a resident alien....

[geowrian 22,337]

The IRS definition of a resident alien differs from one's immigration status.

 If you meet the bona fide resident or substantial presence tests, you would be considered a resident for tax purposes.

[NikLR 13,227]

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