Renewal of Tax Exemption Forms 8233 and G-4 for 2006

Form 8233 (Exemption from Withholding on Compensation) must be completed by all nonresident aliens who are eligible for a tax treaty with the U.S. in order to obtain the treaty benefit. Form 8233 is valid for the calendar year in which it is filed and must be re-filed each year you are entitled to an exemption.

If you completed the online questionnaire in 2005 and received a tax treaty exemption in 2005, and DID NOT change your immigration status, you DO NOT need a userID and password. Please call 404-727-6080 and schedule a time to meet with the tax specialist to sign your Form 8233 and Georgia G-4 exemption forms for year 2006.

If you were entitled to a tax treaty exemption in 2005 but changed your immigration status, please email Mary Chenault at Mary.Andrews.Chenault@emory.edu to inform her of the immigration status change.

If you are receiving any type of payment for services performed on campus and have not met with the tax specialist in 2005, please email Mary Chenault at Mary.Andrews.Chenault@emory.edu to request a userID and password. Mrs. Chenault will provide you with step-by-step procedures to enter the Windstar Technologies website, complete and submit the online questionnaire, and schedule an appointment to discuss your residency and taxes.

The tax exemption forms must be completed by January 20, 2006 for employees receiving monthly pay on January 31, 2006 or you will receive the tax exemption on the February monthly pay cycle. For employees receiving bi-weekly pay, the treaty benefits will be distributed on the pay cycle following the processing of your exemption forms.

Form W-4 Tax Withholding Renewal

The rules for income tax withholding on wages paid to nonresident employees for services in the United States will change on January 1, 2006! A nonresident who completed Form W-4 with additional withholding of $15.30 bi-weekly or $33.10 monthly must call 404-727-6080 to schedule a time to complete a new form.

The new Form W-4 must be completed by January 31, 2006 to avoid over withholding.

Mary Chenault
Nonresident Tax Office