Article: 50112

What Is Foreign Employer Compensation?

Unlike U.S. employers who must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to issue a W-2, foreign employers are not required to have an EIN. Therefore, if you received wages from a foreign employer, you should report them using the Foreign Employer Compensation screen rather than the W-2 screen.

How to Add the Foreign Employer Compensation Screen

To add this screen:

1. Go to Federal Taxes.
2. Click Review.
3. Click I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
4. Enter Foreign Employer Compensations in the search box and add the form.
5. Enter your information and click Save.

Additional Information

See the following links for additional information regarding foreign employer compensation:

• Federal income tax withholding for individuals employed by a foreign person
• Social Security and Medicare tax for persons employed by a foreign employer
• Foreign earned income exclusion.