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    Dec 19, 2009, 02:41 PM
    J1 tax exemptation in us-china tax treaty
    I have been U.S.A as a visiting scholar with J1 Visa for nearly 3 years. My USA colledge give me living compensation by check, but no social seculty, medicare and other benefit.

    In the 2010(4th year in US), I will transfer a staff position in USA colledge with J1. Do I qualify the US-China tax treaty now?

    Thanks.
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    Dec 21, 2009, 11:07 AM
    Once you enter the fourth year on your J-1 visa, you will be considered to be a resident alien for tax purposes.

    This makes you liable for ALL taxes (federal and state income taxes plus FICA taxes) that are paid by U.S. citizens.
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