I have an Italian passport, and I am now working as an opera singer with a O1 VISA for a couple of months in a major Opera Company in USA.

Two questions:

What's the roof of gross earnings for not being taxed when they will pay me at the end of the gig?

I just got the "allowance" cheque for housing contribution.

I was quite surprised to see that they took off the 30% of taxes as well from the housing... is that fair?

Thanks!

A 30% withholding for a lump sum payment is pretty standard.

Now, without a thorough examination of the U.S.-Italy tax treaty, I cannot comment definitively as to what taxes you owe, but it looks like you are liable for incometaxs (state and federal).

A 30% withholding for a lump sum payment is pretty standard.

Now, without a throrough examination of the U.S.-Italy tax treaty, I cannot comment definitively as to what taxes you owe, but it looks like you are liable for incometaxs (state and federal).

Thanks for your reply.

EVen for housing allwance they have to withhold a 30%?.

If you can let me know about the US-Italy treat I would apprecaite it!

STEFANO

Are you working for a US employer?