If you feel that you could aid other students in business, math, sciences, etc. Usually, you will be required to present all appropriate documents, including a memo from OIP attesting that the request is for employment purposes. It usually takes two weeks to receive a Social Security number. However, you can phone the Social Security office three business days after application and receive your Social Security number by phone. It is your responsibility to inform your employer that you are exempt from Social Security tax.
Income tax is deducted by employers for both federal and state purposes.
Between January 1 and April 15, you must file federal and state income tax returns if you earned U.S. source income during the previous calendar year. In many cases, you may be entitled to a refund of some or all of the money withheld in taxes from your paycheck. Tax forms are available from banks, libraries and post offices after January 1. The Office of International Programs will offer tax preparation workshops to assist you in filing the proper tax forms in March. Be sure to attend one of the workshops.