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German National working in you.S.

Asked May 7, 2010, 11:17 AM — 1 Answer
Our parent company owns a company in Germany. They are looking to bring over a German National (Using an L-1 Visa) to work at our corporate office here in the U.S. For approximately 18 months. He will apply for a social security card/number. My question is:
Once he obtains a SSN I will set up payroll information in my system. Will he have to pay income taxes; federal, FICA and state, if applicable? I'm confused because I thought the U.S. Had a Tax treaty with Germany. Please help!

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May 7, 2010, 11:44 AM
The tax treaty only covers certain taxes, not necessarily employment taxes. Here is the website which will direct you to the germany/us tax treaty in detail.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/intern...d=96739,00.htm
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