Tax Withholding on Payments
Standard withholding rates for federal taxes for nonresident aliens are as follows:
- Wages/Employment Compensation -- Employment compensation is typically taxed at graduated rates.
- Scholarships/Fellowships -- The standard tax rate depends on the type of visa the individual holds. If the visa is F, J, M, or Q, the standard tax rate is 14%. The standard tax rate for all others is 30%.
- Honoraria, Independent Contractor Payments, Royalties, Awards, Prizes and other payments -- The standard tax rate on these payments is 30%.
Please note that tax treaties may reduce or eliminate tax withholding on payments.
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