Sage-Tips

Can I get 1099-MISC on H1B?

This is considered h1b passive income and is permitted (and this is different from managing multiple Airbnb apartments, which would be considered productive work, which is not permitted). Rental income and losses are reported on Form 1099-MISC. Turo will send you a 1099-MISC form if your earnings exceed $600 per year.

Can H1B work under W2?

The H-1B worker should be employed as a W-2 employee. The H-1B regulations indicate that there must be an employer-employee relationship between the H-1B petitioner (the U.S. company) and the H-1B worker, and that the H-1B petitioner can hire, pay, fire, supervise, or otherwise control the work of the H-B worker.

Is it legal to earn income from freelancing for non US employers while on H1B visa with a US employer?

Generally, no. You can’t do any productive work for anyone other than the employer that petitioned for your visa. In general, freelance and independent contractor work arrangements do not meet this requirement and thus, they are not permitted for H1B visa holders.

Can I work from home on H1B visa?

You can work from home if your H1B petition has your home address listed as the ‘work location’ permanently. If your current approved H1B does not list your home address, then you need to file an H1B Amendment to get USCIS permission to work from home.

Can H1B work from different state?

Yes, an employer can allow an H1B worker to work outside the MSA location, but there are some requirements to keep in mind. To authorize someone to work outside the MSA location, the employer will have to pay the required wage as per the original LCA for another location.

Do H1B visa holders pay more taxes?

On an H1B visa, you have to pay Federal State, Social Security, and Medicare tax based on your income. The federal income tax rate ranges from 10\% to 39.6 \%; the higher your income, the higher the tax you have to pay.

Can H1B have other income?

Technically, NO – you cannot make money in ANY other way than your primary employer – the one to whom the H1B is tied to. The ONLY exception is if you earned some sort of incidental income that is reported on a 1099-MISC form, such as prize earnings.

Can you work part time with H1B?

You can work part-time or full-time with H-1B status and enroll in school, so long as you satisfy the terms of your H-1B employment to maintain your status.