If the H1-B Visa holder is a U.S. resident, the employer must withhold U.S. federal income tax on the employee’s wages in the same manner as one would withhold on wages paid to a U.S. citizen in the same situation (i.e., with the same marital status and number of exemptions).

The H1-B alien should file a Form W-4.

If you work in the US as an H1B worker, you can expect to pay between 25-35% of your wages in federal, state, and local taxes.

These taxes will include:

• Federal income tax
• Local income tax (depending on where you live)
• State income tax (depending on where you live)
• Federal Social Security and Medicare tax- (FICA)