What is Income Effectively Connected with a US Trade or Business (ECI)?

Generally, a non-resident alien individual is engaged in trade or business within the US if he or she: You are considered to be engaged in a trade or business in the United States if you are temporarily present in the United States as a nonimmigrant on an “F,” “J,” “M,” or “Q” visa. The taxable […]

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What is US Source Income?

US source income typically includes compensation for services, interest, dividends, rents and royalties from US sources. Basic US sourcing rules are as follows: Type of Income: US Source if: Salaries, wages, other compensation Services are performed in the US Business income: Personal Services Sale of inventory – purchased Sale of inventory – produced Services are […]

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