International employees are often eligible for certain tax benefits due to their status as non-U.S. citizens. As the tax law is quite complex in this arena, it is essential that this information be reviewed on an employee-by-employee basis.
The Payroll Office has created an informational packet that is emailed to each international employee upon notice of their employment with MSU. The packet contains a Foreign National Information Form (FNIF) to be completed by the employee and a list of the required documentation needed to process their tax analysis for certain tax benefit eligibility. Upon completion, the employee submits the FNIF and documentation to the Payroll Office using File Depot. The instructions for where to email are on the FNIF form. The Payroll Office will review and process documentation and follow up with the employee upon completion.
With this information, payroll will also be able to determine if you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes in the United States by whether you have passed the substantial presence test or not.
Any new international employee who has not received this informational packet may request one by emailing CTLR.Payroll@ctlr.msu.edu.