Non-resident be enrolled in US Social security/pensions etc??
Jul 30th 2012, 2:27 pm
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Non-resident be enrolled in US Social security/pensions etc??
Quick question for you guys.
I am a non-resident of the US at the moment but will be transferring to the US in the next few months on a permanent transfer. I've been told that I will be started in the US Social Security Plans (Social Security and Medicare), US Pension, US Life Insurance and US Long-term Disability as of September but I may well not be resident in the US on that date.
Is this possible? I am wondering about tax issues and the like. Any advice?
I am a non-resident of the US at the moment but will be transferring to the US in the next few months on a permanent transfer. I've been told that I will be started in the US Social Security Plans (Social Security and Medicare), US Pension, US Life Insurance and US Long-term Disability as of September but I may well not be resident in the US on that date.
Is this possible? I am wondering about tax issues and the like. Any advice?
Jul 30th 2012, 2:41 pm
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Re: Non-resident be enrolled in US Social security/pensions etc??
Firstly you need to be aware that the term "resident" means different things when it comes to immigration and taxation.
If you are working in the US then your employer will deduct both Social Security and Medicare taxes (as well as estimated amounts for State, Federal any local taxes) from your pay check.
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (along with Health Insurance) will be part of the benefits package offered by your employer and they will also make deductions to pay for those but, normally, you will have some choices to make regarding precisely what coverage you want to have.
If you are working in the US then your employer will deduct both Social Security and Medicare taxes (as well as estimated amounts for State, Federal any local taxes) from your pay check.
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (along with Health Insurance) will be part of the benefits package offered by your employer and they will also make deductions to pay for those but, normally, you will have some choices to make regarding precisely what coverage you want to have.
Jul 30th 2012, 9:40 pm
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Re: Non-resident be enrolled in US Social security/pensions etc??
Quick question for you guys.
I am a non-resident of the US at the moment but will be transferring to the US in the next few months on a permanent transfer. I've been told that I will be started in the US Social Security Plans (Social Security and Medicare), US Pension, US Life Insurance and US Long-term Disability as of September but I may well not be resident in the US on that date.
Is this possible? I am wondering about tax issues and the like. Any advice?
I am a non-resident of the US at the moment but will be transferring to the US in the next few months on a permanent transfer. I've been told that I will be started in the US Social Security Plans (Social Security and Medicare), US Pension, US Life Insurance and US Long-term Disability as of September but I may well not be resident in the US on that date.
Is this possible? I am wondering about tax issues and the like. Any advice?
You might well be on vacation at that time, but if officially you have joined the US company and are being paid then you pay taxes.
