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vinish
Oct 30, 2009, 02:29 PM
I am a J2 visa holder. My employer is deducting following from taxes from my pay check,
Federal Income Tax
Social Security Tax
Medicare Tax
MD State Income Tax

My question is, Am I liable to all the above, if yes, then what is the percentage of deduction for each one?

MukatA
Nov 2, 2009, 02:38 AM
J2 visa holder can work only after getting work permit.
You will pay SS tax at 6.2% and Medicare tax at 1.45%.

vinish
Nov 2, 2009, 11:06 AM
J2 visa holder can work only after getting work permit.
You will pay SS tax at 6.2% and Medicare tax at 1.45%.

Thanks! Please also provide some info on Federal and State tax.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Nov 2, 2009, 02:36 PM
Federal income tax rates start at 10% and top out at 35%. Most of your income will probably be taxed at 15%.

Maryland state tax rates start at 2% and top out at 6.25%. Most of your income will probably be taxed at 4.75%.