Consider individual income tax implications of sending employees abroad

When planning a program that requires MIT to send employees abroad, the program administrator should first consider the potential personal income tax impact to the MIT individual employee(s) and the incremental cost to the program.

Contact the International People Placement (IPP) team to discuss the requirements of your project

The International People Placement (IPP) team at VPF Tax and Global Operations provides guidance to departments, laboratories, centers, and institutes (DLCIs) on matters related to employment abroad. Visit the Working and Hiring Internationally page to learn more about the services provided.

Complete the intake form

The IPP team will need details about your employment plans in order to provide individualized assistance. If you plan to have MIT staff traveling abroad for more than 30 days in the same country, please complete the IPP Intake Form as early as possible in your project planning. 

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Consider individual income tax implications of sending employees abroad

When planning a program that requires MIT to send employees abroad, the program administrator should first consider the potential personal income tax impact to the MIT individual employee(s) and the incremental cost to the program.

Contact the International People Placement (IPP) team to discuss the requirements of your project

The International People Placement (IPP) team at VPF Tax and Global Operations provides guidance to departments, laboratories, centers, and institutes (DLCIs) on matters related to employment abroad. Visit the Working and Hiring Internationally page to learn more about the services provided.

Complete the intake form

The IPP team will need details about your employment plans in order to provide individualized assistance. If you plan to have MIT staff traveling abroad for more than 30 days in the same country, please complete the IPP Intake Form as early as possible in your project planning. 

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