International Programs

Nonresident Alien Tax Withholding

SSA will withhold a flat tax of 30% from 85% of your Title II, Retirement, Survivors or disability monthly benefits. This results in a withholding of 25.5% of your total benefit.

» To learn more about Federal income tax rules and filing requirements, visit IRS's website. 

» To discuss adjustments to the nonresident alien tax withholding of your social security benefits, contact Social Security.

Thank you for using SSA’s Nonresident Alien Tax Screening Tool.

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