Are all international students, faculty and staff required to have a tax assessment? All Foreign Nationals who are employed on campus or who will receive a fellowship, scholarship, and certain payments processed through...
Can I prepay my lodging travel expenses? Yes, NC State University can prepay for one night of lodging with an approved Travel Authorization or AP104 for the...
Do I need to do a foreign currency conversion for my international transaction charges? No. Currency conversions are not required for PCard transactions. The Card Services Team has access to the transaction’s posted dates...
Does the university provide customs clearance services? Yes. All orders for equipment from foreign suppliers must be cleared through U.S. Customs before they can be delivered to...
How can international students, faculty and staff apply for a Social Security Number? All individuals must visit the local Social Security Administration office to complete their application. Read more: Social Security Administration, Social...
How do I make an appointment with the International Compensation and Taxation department? The International Compensation and Taxation department is available to meet with International students, faculty and staff. To request an appointment,...
How do I process a foreign supplier invoice that is in foreign currency? If the cost of the foreign item is $5,000 U.S. dollars or higher, a requisition must be submitted for processing....
I am traveling outside of the US. What do I need to do in order to use my Pcard? Contact Bank of America at (888) 449 -2273 and provide your travel destination and duration dates. This will prevent your...
I’m traveling outside the United States. Will my PCard work? Yes. To avoid a potential fraud hold, the cardholder should contact the bank prior to traveling outside the US and...
What documentation is required to pay a foreign entity? A current signed W-8BEN-E Form is required to process payments for foreign entities. Depending on the type of payment, taxes...
What documentation is required to reconcile an international fee? An international transaction fee is a bank fee for the out-of-country currency conversion for a transaction based on date and...
What is an international transaction fee? Some out-of-the-country transactions will include an international transaction fee, which is a bank fee assessed for currency conversion based on...
What is the difference between a stipend vs. an honorarium? Stipends and honorariums are different in scope and business use. These terms are not interchangeable. A stipend is a fixed...
What kind of receipt is needed to document an international transaction fee? Whenever an international transaction fee is incurred, please follow the instructions listed in the PCard Cardholder Manual, Additional Documentation Requirements...
Where can I find out more about the international tax treaty? The IRS has multiple publications that discuss tax treaties. Finding the answer you are looking for can be time consuming....
Which steps should international students, faculty and staff take to ensure accuracy of taxes on each paycheck? Schedule a tax assessment (prior to receiving 1st paycheck) Apply for a Social Security Number Provide the International Compensation and...