Posted to US, what are the taxes involved? Pls help..

[jenn88]

Hi,

Im from Malaysia, I just got a job offer to Houston, USA. Need to check if i get any tax exemption? or what is the taxes like for a situation like me?

Thank you in advance

 

[TheRealCanadian]

Need to check if i get any tax exemption? or what is the taxes like for a situation like me?

No exemption - if you're in the US for over 183 days you will be considered a resident like anyone else, assuming you are not in J status. You may have a FICA exemption if you are in L status and your country has its own payroll taxes.