In general, permanent establishment (PE) is defined as a fixed place of business through which the business of an enterprise is wholly or partly carried on. The phrase “fixed place of business” can be deceiving though, as it can include more than just physical spaces, such as offices or buildings. Some of the common ways a PE can occur in another country are discussed on this page.
While Cornell University is centrally located in the state of New York, its operations, outreach, and programs extend across the globe. To learn more about where Cornell is going and who is involved, visit the Global Cornell website.
Note: The IRS requires that the most current tax form be used. Once a tax form has been revised and updated, we can accept the older version six months after the date of the revision. After six months have passed, Cornell University can only accept the most current tax form.
If you have been accepted into the Cornell Executive MBA program and have been informed that you qualify for a tuition waiver, please complete the form below so that we can determine the taxability of the tuition waiver. You must submit this completed form to your manager before the start of the Executive MBA Program.
Part I is an online tutorial that covers common definitions, visa types, tax treaties and documentation pertaining to payment processing for foreign nationals.
Complete this form to authorize Cornell University to refund the employee's share of FICA taxes (i.e., Medicare and Social Security taxes withheld). An employee who is exempt from FICA taxes and eligible for a FICA refund will be repaid or reimbursed to the extent that the taxes are refunded by the IRS. Exemption requirements must be met.
