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  • Social Security Taxes (FICA)
  • Payments Allowed by Visa Type
  • Forms Required for Payments
  • Payment FAQ
  • U.S. Federal ID Numbers
  • Honoraria/Expense Reimbursement Attestation Form
  • Foreign National Questionnaire

Foreign National Questionnaire

All foreign nationals who receive payments from Cornell University, other than travel reimbursement and honorarium, must complete the online Foreign National Questionnaire through the Foreign National Information System (FNIS). The information provided through FNIS will be used to evaluate the foreign national's U.S. tax status, i.e., eligibility for exemption from income or FICA taxes, etc. 

To gain access to FNIS: Obtain a user name and password by sending an email message with "Request for user name and password" in the subject line to the FNIS system administrator.

Within 7 to 10 business days of sending your request for access, you will receive an email message from the University Tax Office that includes the following:

  • Link to the FNIS website
  • User ID
  • Password
  • Instructions on form completion and documents required
If you already have access, log in: Foreign National Information System (FNIS)

If you are unable to complete this form using FNIS, please contact us.

Cornell University Tax Office

377 Pine Tree Road, East Hill Plaza
Ithaca, NY 14850

CONTACT US

Email:  tax@cornell.edu
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
   

 


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