chrysg
Mar 17, 2008, 04:05 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm currently on F-1 and 2007 was the fifth time I filed US taxes as a NRA (using 1040NR-EZ). No tax treaty applies.
I understand that from 2008 and on, I will be filing as RA and not be FICA exempt.
Suppose that on Oct. 1st 2008 I have two possibilities:
a) Go on F-1OPT for 1 year and then H1-B in 2009.
b) Go on H1-B in 2008.
From a taxation point of view (incl. Social Security and Medicaid contributions), is there any difference for me?
Thank you!
I'm currently on F-1 and 2007 was the fifth time I filed US taxes as a NRA (using 1040NR-EZ). No tax treaty applies.
I understand that from 2008 and on, I will be filing as RA and not be FICA exempt.
Suppose that on Oct. 1st 2008 I have two possibilities:
a) Go on F-1OPT for 1 year and then H1-B in 2009.
b) Go on H1-B in 2008.
From a taxation point of view (incl. Social Security and Medicaid contributions), is there any difference for me?
Thank you!