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somrandom1
Feb 7, 2012, 09:51 AM
I arrived to the US in Aug. 2006 on an F-1 visa. I went from a bachelor's program to a master's now... still on an F-1 visa.

I take it that I was a resident for tax purposes in tax year 2011 (due to substantial presence test), but did not have FICA withheld.. (I worked 6 months CPT, full time).

Was the FICA incorrectly not withheld in 2011?

Thanks in advance!

MukatA
Feb 7, 2012, 07:57 PM
You should have informed your employer that you are nonresident in 2011.
Now make sure that taxes are withheld in 2012. Send them email.

somrandom1
Feb 7, 2012, 08:37 PM
So how will this effect my 2011 tax return? Will I owe FICA to the IRS?

MukatA
Feb 8, 2012, 10:35 AM
If IRS finds out this, they will ask your employer to pay this. Then your employer will contact you.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Feb 13, 2012, 12:59 PM
Actually, you WERE liable for FICA taxes for 2011, since 2010 was your FIFTH year under the F-1 visa.