ATTACHMENT TO FORM 8233
To be completed by Teachers and Researchers
from the People’s Republic of China (Article 19)
1. I was a resident of the People’s Republic of China on the date of my arrival in the United States. I am not a
United States citizen. I have not been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United
States as an immigrant.
2. I am visiting the United States for the purpose of teaching, giving lectures, or conducting research at Texas
A&M University, which is an accredited educational institution or scientific research institution. I will receive
compensation for my teaching, lecturing or research activities.
3. The teaching, lecturing, or research compensation received during the entire taxable year (or during the period
from ____________________ to _______________________) qualifies for exemption from withholding of
federal tax under the tax treaty between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. I have not
previously claimed an income tax exemption under that treaty for income received as a teacher, lecturer,
researcher, or student before the date of my arrival in the United States. If an exemption has been taken as a
student during the immediately preceding period, the benefits offered under this article are not allowed.
4. Any research I perform will be undertaken in the public interest and not primarily for the private benefit of a
specific person or persons.
5. I arrived in the United States on ________________________ (insert the date of your last arrival in the United
States before beginning the teaching, lecturing, or research activities). The treaty exemption is available only
for compensation received during a maximum aggregate period of three years. No exemption may be
claimed for compensation received for teaching, lecturing, or research performed before January 1, 1987.
NOTE: Once your exemption form withholding for income tax expires, or you have earned the maximum amount
per year which can be exempt from withholding, taxes will automatically be withheld as for a single person claiming
one allowance plus additional tax withholding of $15.30 per pay period if you are paid biweekly or $33.10 per pay
period if you are paid monthly.
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Original Signature Required
(Signature)
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(Printed Name)
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(Social Security Number)
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(Date)