OPT to H1B, FICA taxes

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Jan 23, 2007, 05:11 PM

thomas_dsl

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OPT to H1B, FICA taxes

Hi,

My OPT is valid from June 2006 to May 2007. My H1B was aproved Dec 2006. My employer started deducting FICA from Dec 2006. I have not got my H1B visa stamped yet. Do I still have to pay FICA from Dec 2006?

Thanks,
Thomas

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Jan 23, 2007, 08:13 PM	#2

AtlantaTaxExpert Tax Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 9,787	Thomas: Yes, it is valid. You become liable for FICA taxes the day your H-1B is approved.

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