Taxes types

Since you will be earning money from work, U.S. law requires that you pay Federal, State and Local taxes. Your employer will deduct money from your paycheck every pay period. Deductions for state and local taxes will vary.
You do no have to pay Federal Social Security Taxes, Medicare or Federal Unemployment Tax. If your employer has withheld these taxes from your paycheck (FICA, FUTA, S.S. or Social security) please advise him/her of the mistake and request a refund.

W-4 Form (Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate)
For tax purposes you are required to fill out a W-4 Form as soon as you start working. Your employer will give you this form. Please follow the instructions in the handbook you have received in order to fill out W-4 form.


Tax Return
Depending on how long you work and how much money you make, you may be eligible for a  refund of much of the tax you will pay. To file for your tax return you will need your W-2 Form.

W-2 Form
At the beginning of the year, your employer will send you a W-2 form (your employer is requuired by law to mail you your W-2 by February 15). This form summarizes your earnings and taxes withheld from you the previous year. Before leaving your job, give your employer your home country address.