Difference between J1 and H1B visas for taxes

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Mar 6, 2007, 02:41 PM

ioiolodie

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Difference between J1 and H1B visas for taxes

Hi,

In 2006 I worked in the US with a J1 visa for 8 months and then I got a H1B visa from october to december. Am I supposed to pay the same amount of taxes with the J1 visa and the H1B visa?
Thanks

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Mar 8, 2007, 10:57 AM	#2

AtlantaTaxExpert Senior Tax Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 13,323	You should NOT be paying Social Security and Medicare taxes while under the J-1 visa. However, your INCOME tax liability (state and federal) will be the same under both visas.

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