Hi, I held opt status from 0101/08 to 09/30/08. h1b from 10/01/08 - 12/31/08.

I hold a passport issued from taiwan. I worked full time in the entire year of 2008 and salary was about 72K.

I have been a student in the US since 2001 for bachelor to master's degree. My employer who I work full time for withheld my SS and Medicare TAX for the entire year of 2008.

I went to a new accoutant and he had told me that because of the wage that I was receiving, I was not able to claim much tax refund. Max up to $1300.

Is this correct?

Thank you for your help!!

You will file resident tax return. Complete your tax return and figure out your refund.

Thank you, so I will have to file as a resident alien, in that case I won't be able to claim refund for SS and Medicare tax? Thank you again.


You will file resident tax return. Complete your tax return and figure out your refund.

Yes, in 2008 you must pay FICA taxes.