Hi Folks;

I have 2 questions.
1) Even though i am working with opt, i paid medicare and ss taxes. How can i get those back. (studied in michigan and working in California for 4 months; in case procedure would change)
2) I paid tuition 2004,2005 and 2006. I got a mail from university telling me that i can deduct my 2006 tuition. Is there anyway that i can also deduct my older tuitions.

Thanks.

AtlantaTaxExpert

1) File Form 843. See pages 42-48 in IRS Pub 519.

2) You cannot claim the education credits or deduction if you were or are a non-resident alien.