ee_reh_neh
Apr 8, 2012, 09:19 AM
I'm a Spanish J1 scholar in the USA. I entered the country in March 2011, and have been working for a university as a researcher since. Up until October 31st, I was paid by my USA university, and had taxes withheld, and received a W2 for it. From November onwards, I have been paid in the UK by an institution that due to its status as an international organisation is not subject to taxation there.
I also am paid a nominal fee (~$100/month) by my American employer, for reasons that are long and complicated.
What portion of this income is subject to taxation by the IRS? I have no domicile in Spain, and as far as I understand it, I'm exempt from federal taxation the first two years I'm here, regardless of where the income came from? Additionally, I believe my income falls under the UK-USA tax treaty?
I also am paid a nominal fee (~$100/month) by my American employer, for reasons that are long and complicated.
What portion of this income is subject to taxation by the IRS? I have no domicile in Spain, and as far as I understand it, I'm exempt from federal taxation the first two years I'm here, regardless of where the income came from? Additionally, I believe my income falls under the UK-USA tax treaty?