egypt tax treaty for 2 years (J1 visa)

doriayk · Oct 18, 2009, 08:18 AM

Hello,
I'm an Egyptian who work now at USA in UNC Chapel Hill (I started at July 2009). I have a J1 visa for 3 years which is the contract time.
when I asked the payroll to apply the taxes treaty between Egypt and USA they said that their computer system said NO because my contract is for 3 years!!!! I wonder if it is my right to apply the treaty on me for 2 years then take the taxes on the third. is it possible to argue about this, and how?
thank you, doria Elkerdany

Five Rings · Oct 23, 2009, 02:59 AM

Nothing is easier to change than a contract if all parties are in agreement.

Perhaps the wording could be amended to read:
We anticipate that the services of (your name) will be required for two years. Nevertheless, we reserve the right to extend the contract for one more year should that prove necessary"



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