International Students
Listed in the chart below are countries with tax treaties eligible for the exemption. In order for the tax exemtion to be claimed, a form 8233 must be completed. This form will expire December 31 and a new one must be completed for the new calendar year starting in January. In addition to the 8233 form, a W-4/OH IT-4 form and the Statement of Exemption Under a u.S Tax Treaty Form need to be completed and turned in. Instructions are included below for the 8233 form.
Statement of Exemption Under a U.S. Tax Treaty
All of the circled items in the form above will need to completed. This form can be downloaded by clicking on the following link https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8233.pdf.
Line 2 - U.S. Taxpayer identifying number is yoursocial security number.
Line 11a - a brief description of the type of work you are performing
Line 11b - This amount can be an estimate.
Line 12a - Tax Treaty articles are located in the table above.
Line 12b - Country Limits can be found in the table above.
If you need further assistance please contact Payroll at 419-372-2201 or Visit us at the Huntington Building located at 1851 N. Research Dr. Bowling Green, OH 43403. We can also be contacted via e-mail at payroll@bgsu.edu.