Asking for a friend:
This friend is in the United States on a J-2 visa (because his wife is here studying on a J-1). He is working for two separate U.S.-based companies as an independent contractor (he was hired by both before actually moving to the U.S.)
One of the companies had him fill out a W-9 once he moved here and is paying him in a U.S. bank account
The other company has said they will continue paying him in his home country bank account via wire transfer. He has inquired whether this is legal and they've essentially ignored him and his questions.
He wants to comply with all U.S. tax laws and is wondering if he needs to declare the income from this second job, where he is being paid in his home country.
Hope this makes sense. Appreciate any insight.
