Oh Baby! Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Company has a full time employee who is not a resident of the US and does not live in the US. Works remotely from his / her home country for a US Company. I've read IRS Pub 515 and the instructions to 1042-s. but it's still pretty confusing, so maybe someone here can help. when the employee is hired, what forms do they complete? W4? W9? the employee does not have a social or a TIN? I read in 515, that the company would be required to withhold a flat 30%. but that amount seems outrageous? does the company withhold only federal income taxes or FICA too? And how would the employee get the money back at year end if s/he does not have a social or TIM to file a return? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 >>how would the employee get the money back at year end if s/he does not have a social or TIM to file a return?<< She wouldn't. Obviously one has to file a return in order to get a refund. You say the withholding is outrageous, but the rest of your post suggests the main reason it is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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