Business Office
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-6446
Fax: (217) 581-6371
TAX REPORTING
Sales Taxes for the University
Independent Contractors – 1099 misc.
Non-Resident Aliens
International Students – Scholarship – 1042S
International Visitors
Evaluate all payments to foreign nationals for possible tax withholding
Apply the appropriate tax withholding rates and reporting method for tax
purposes made to nonresidents on all payments and remit the tax withheld
to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
If you are planning to host an international guest person (independent contractor), please contact the Business Office (581-6446 Rick Edwards or Jo Gentry) in advance in order to expedite payment. It is important to be sure that your guest can be paid promptly. A 30% tax rate is required to be withheld from the payment unless a tax treaty exemption applies. A social security number or an ITIN (individual taxpayer identification number – issued by the IRS) is required to claim any treaty exemptions.
Contact Jo Gentry, 581-7750, (jjgentry@eiu.edu) for further questions.