If some one is a J-2 VISA status what payroll taxes are withheld?

Answer 1

A J-2 visa holder is not entitled to work in the US unless they receive permission form the USCIS first. The income must not be needed for the support of the principal J-1 visa holder. The taxes are the same as anyone authorized to work in the US.

Answer 2

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=131635,00.html
Aliens Employed in the U.S. – Social Security Taxes

In review of this link from IRS, it does state that which the following responder did mention.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=129390,00.html
The Green Card Test and the Substantial Presence Test

See above link as stated, an alien may become a resident alien by passing either the green card test or the substantial presence test as explained.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Http://www.uscis.gov

You should find everything you need with above referenced links.

Wayne Barney
President
BC Business Services, Inc.
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