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International Students, Scholars and Visitors
The University of Minnesota complies with State and Federal tax and immigration regulations as they pertain to international students, scholars, and visitors.
Tax Information
- Claiming Form W-4 Allowances
- Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits
- Tax Treaty Countries
- Substantial Presence Test
- Scholarship and Fellowship Grants
- FICA Exemption Rules
- Tax Return Information
Employment Information
Forms
- IRS Form 8233 Exemption From Withholding (pdf)
- IRS Form 8233 Instructions (pdf)
- Tax Treaty Affidavits
- IRS Form W-8BEN Certificate of Foreign Status (pdf)
- IRS Form W-8BEN Instructions (pdf)
- IRS Form W-7 Application for IRS Individual Tax ID Number (ITIN) (pdf)
- Substantial Presence Worksheet (pdf)
- IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification (pdf)
- Attachment to Form W-9 for Tax Treaty Benefits (pdf)
- Request for Duplicate Form 1042-S (pdf)
Independent Contractors and Payees
Payroll Services
- 545 West Bank Office Building
- 1300 South 2nd Street
- Minneapolis, MN 55454
- 612-625-2016
- 612-626-1053 (fax)
- payroll@umn.edu