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    Feb 26, 2008, 05:37 PM
    W4 allowance number - L1B visa holder
    Hi,
    I came in US on 01/01/2008.

    I am a single and when I compiled my W4 I signed 2 like allowances.

    My employer replied to me , that because I am a Visa Holder I can claim only 0 or 1 like allowance.

    So for the first 6 months will be zero and then 1.


    They said to me that there is a new law and the Visa Holder can not compiled the W4 form.

    Can you say me which is this law?

    Can I compile a allowance equal to 2?


    Thanks

    Lak
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    Apr 16, 2008, 11:52 AM
    There IS a law that requires foreign nationals on H and L visaholders to OVER-withhold on their taxes.

    This is done to ensure that said visaholders will in fact pay their taxes before departing the country. It is up to them to file a tax return to get the refund due.
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