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    Jan 16, 2006, 07:51 PM
    Can I claim back FICA taxes paid?
    I have been working with an H-1B visa. I'm going back home in April 2006 and I am not intend to come back to the US to work. Can I claim back the Social Security and Medicare taxes I've paid?
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    Jan 17, 2006, 07:50 AM
    Amytruong:

    Sorry, that is not possible. Your visa status (H-1B) made you legally liable for Social Security and Medicare taxes while you worked in the U.S. and they will not be refunded if you did not work the minimum 10 years to qualify for benefits.

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