Expatriate tax ebook - United States inbound
The impact of the US tax system on an individual depends on the specific facts and circumstances of that individual. The information provided here is intended only as a basic overview of certain aspects of the US tax system. Please contact Grant Thornton US, a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, to discuss particular assistance regarding compliance with the US tax system.
In US tax law, the term "alien" refers to a foreign national (an individual who is not a citizen of the United States). How an alien is taxed under US income tax law depends upon whether the foreign national is considered a resident or a nonresident of the US.
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Last updated 25 June 2008
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