Office of International
Students & Scholars
International Center
421 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06511
USA

Phone: 203.432.2305
Fax: 203.432.7166
email: oiss@yale.edu

Yale International Tax Office

If you will receive payment from Yale, including stipends, fellowships, wages, etc., it is important to meet with the Yale University International Tax Office before receiving the first paycheck. In fact, making an appointment with the International Tax Office at Yale should be among the first things you do. At this meeting your tax status will be reviewed to determine proper tax withholding, including whether or not you are eligible to claim a reduced income tax withholding rate because of a tax treaty and/or an exemption from FICA (Social Security) withholding. A reduced rate of federal income tax withholding (including full exemption) pursuant to a tax treaty is only effective if the treaty is applicable and the necessary paperwork is completed, signed and approved by the University Tax department. The reduced withholding rate will apply only to payments made after the necessary paperwork has been completed and signed by the individual, approved by the University tax department and filed with the IRS. To have the maximum amount of take home pay, schedule an appointment as soon as possible. International students and scholars or department administrators on behalf of a student or scholar, can go to the International Tax Office Web site to schedule appointments.

Note: The Yale Tax Office does not assist with personal income tax filing.