Exemption taxes if working with a J2 visa as an independent contractor?
Hello,
I need a response ASAP about this concern. I am a French J-2 visa holder, recently working as an independent contractor.
I am wondering if I can apply for an exemption of taxes. I know that the J-2 visa is not exempt of paying FICA taxes, contrary to my spouse who has a J-1 visa, nevertheless I work as an independent contractor and according to tax treaty with France "income that residents of France receive for performing personal services as independant contractors... is exempt from US income tax if they do not have a fixed base regularly available to them in the United States for performing the services".
What does a "non fixed base regularly" means exactly? Is a temporary contract fit this definition?
Thank you very much for your answers!