Assuming that you are qorking under an "E" visa, you will be liable for federal and state INCOME taxes and the self-employment tax (at 15.3%).
Realistically, you should expect to pay about 25% total in taxes to the IRS and the state. While quarterly estimated tax payments are NOT required in the first year, you WILL have to pay these taxes come 15 April 2009, so be sure to put 25% of each paycheck aside into a bank account so you HAVE THE MONEY come tax time.
Once you have filed your first tax return, you then have the legal requirement to file the quarterly tax payments, which are due on 15 April 2009, 15 June 2009, 15 September 2009 and 15 January 2010 for Calendar Year 2009.
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