She currently devotes the majority of her practice to representing federal contractors and subcontractors in compliance evaluations and administrative enforcement actions triggered by the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
She currently devotes the majority of her practice to representing federal contractors and subcontractors in compliance evaluations and administrative enforcement actions triggered by the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
Najia Khalid is a business immigration lawyer in the firm's New Haven office. She assists clients with complex business matters, visa, and immigration matters.
Monday, January 11, 2021
Wiggin and Dana’s Immigration and Nationality Law and Compliance Practice Group addresses the spectrum of business immigration needs for employers and related individuals, including the incidental compliance areas that intersect with immigration law. Tax law is one such area. As we begin a new year, we are providing a quick refresher on some primary tax law considerations related to U.S. immigration status. Of course, it is imperative to consult with immigration and tax advisors to ensure compliance in both areas.
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federal income tax purposes, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) categorizes individuals into three groups: 1) U.S. citizens, 2) resident aliens, and 3) nonresident aliens. Each group is subject to different rules with respect to U.S. tax payment and filing obligations, and there are different withholding requirements for payments made to individuals in different groups. The discussion below will focus on