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muhabat
Aug 12, 2009, 09:43 AM
Hi,
I came to US one year ago by J1 viza, then I changed this viza to F1. Now, I am on CPTraining. Am I allowed not to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes?

AtlantaTaxExpert
Aug 12, 2009, 09:47 AM
Yes, you ARE exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes while on CPT.

The duration of the exemption is the period while you are under the J-1 or F-1 visa, or five calendar years, whichever is shorter.