2007-05-09 22:24:30 · 4 answers · asked by Roger B 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Roger,
I am not sure I understand you question. If you mean that you are a sovereign of another country, therefore you should be exempt, than my friend you have a big surprise coming. For the privilege of earning money in the USA, and having access to our great public services, you get to pay one of the lowest tax rate in the world. Yes there are a lot of jurisdictions that do not have any income tax, etc. The US Government will not stop you from going there and working there. And will not collect any income tax from you. However, since you're working in the USA, the only way I can think that you may not pay taxes on US earned income is to review the tax treaty between you Country of Citizenship, and the USA-if there is any. I highly doubt that any such provision will be provided for any US sourced income. OR if you're a high demand professional than you may negotiate that your employer gross up your salary to cover your US taxes. In case you are not a high skilled professional, than good luck getting out of paying the taxes. Also, check with the HR dept of you employer, they will have more information on this issue. If this did not answer your question, please provide additional information, and lets see if yahoo community can help you.
2007-05-09 22:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by davidjohncpa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tax Protester Alert!
The "Sovereign Citizen" argument is put forward by certain tax protest groups. They claim that you can state that you are not a US Citizen and that you are a "Sovereign Citizen" or some other crackpot title and that gets you out of paying taxes. Of course, they are wrong!!
If this is your angle, STOP IT now! You are going to be in a world of hurt in the long run if you listen to these people. File your returns and pay your taxes, you will be much happier down the road.
2007-05-10 09:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What the hell is a "sovereign tax exempt?" Sorry, but there is no way to legally avoid withholding of taxes on your pay. Members of a VERY few religious organizations may claim exemption from Social Security and Medicare withholding but that's about it.
2007-05-10 08:44:41 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree completely with what DavidJohncpa wrote regarding your tax liability. However,if you simply want to skip having your tax withheld incrementally, I suppose you could submit a W-4 claiming a maximum number of exemptions. Of course that wouldn't address Social Security or Medicare deductions.
2007-05-10 08:43:19 · answer #4 · answered by PixieMS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋