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    Jun 25, 2011, 07:52 PM
    Can self-employed UK citizen work self-employed in USA?
    I am a UK citizen self employed in the UK, and thinking of applying for a USA tourist visa for several months holiday. Can I earn money from occasional self-employment in the USA and if so what do I need to know about paying tax?
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    Jun 27, 2011, 07:17 AM
    A tourist visa does not allow you to work in the US.
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