International Programs

Nonresident Alien Tax Withholding

Social Security Administration will not withhold nonresident alien tax from your benefits if you qualify for this tax treaty benefit.

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

» To learn more about tax treaties, read U.S. Tax Treaties (IRS Publication 901), or contact IRS.

» You can review the language of most tax treaties online, or you can write to the following address to request a copy of a treaty:

Department of the Treasury
Office of Public Correspondence
1500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Rm. 3419
Washington, D.C. 20220

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

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