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ksiris
Apr 6, 2008, 01:50 PM
I am holding F-1 visa and on OPT (from July'07 to June'08). I had been deducted Social Security and Medicare taxes in error by my employer since July'07 to Mar'08 (I just told them to stop the deduction). I would like to file the refund for those two taxes I have paid.

I wonder if I could file the refund the whole amount (July'07 to Mar'08) at the same time or I should do it separately regarding to the tax year (July'07 to Dec'07 and Jan'08 to Mar'08 next year)? However, in order to file the form 843 for the refund, W-2 is required to be attached with the form 843. Does it mean I could file the refund only for July'07 to Dec'07 this time?

Thank you so much,
KS

interpit
Apr 6, 2008, 02:05 PM
I am holding F-1 visa and on OPT (from July'07 to June'08). I had been deducted Social Security and Medicare taxes in error by my employer since July'07 to Mar'08 (I just told them to stop the deduction). I would like to file the refund for those two taxes I have paid.

I wonder if I could file the refund the whole amount (July'07 to Mar'08) at the same time or I should do it separately regarding to the tax year (July'07 to Dec'07 and Jan'08 to Mar'08 next year)? However, in order to file the form 843 for the refund, W-2 is required to be attached with the form 843. Does it mean I could file the refund only for July'07 to Dec'07 this time?

Thank you so much,
KS
I think this is a relevant link:

File Form 843 and Form 8316 - refund OPT Tax - Refund of Social Security (SS) and Medicare Taxes OPT Tax - Optional Practical Training Taxes - H1B Visa Taxes,F1 Tax, J1 Visa Taxes,OPT to H1 Tax, F1 to H1B Taxes, Internation Student Taxes, istaxes, nr (http://www.visataxes.com/file-form-843.php)

I have nothing to do with visataxes.

This tax opinion is not a legal advice. It may have missed facts and could be incorrect.

MukatA
Apr 7, 2008, 07:38 AM
You can only file for the refund of 2007. But before that ask your employer to refund the taxes. Then file 843.