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    Jul 14, 2010, 02:29 AM
    H-1B tax query for UK citizen
    Hi,

    I'm looking at a possible job offer in the US (postdoc research position) and I'm trying to work out if it's going to be a finically viable option - I'd come in on an H-1B visa, earning around $30k. Would I be liable to pay taxes in the US or in the UK and how can I calculate at what level this would be?

    Thanks, Cat.
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    Jul 14, 2010, 07:48 AM
    Cat:

    You will be liable for U.S. income tax, FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes, plus state income taxes if you work in one of the 43 states that have a state income tax.

    Under the U.K. - U.S. Tax Treaty, no UK taxes will be due.

    FICA taxes will be a flat 7.65%.

    Assuming you are single, your federal tax liability will be about $3,200.

    You need to identify the state before I can estimate the state tax liability.
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    Jul 14, 2010, 07:51 AM

    Hi,

    Thanks for the fast reply - the position is in chicago, and yes I am single.
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    Jul 14, 2010, 08:13 AM
    Okay, the Illinois tax rate is 3%.
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