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snjtfs2manoj
Jan 30, 2014, 03:06 PM
What are FICA taxes and se taxes

As a non resident alien on F1/opt from india what are the deductions and exemptions I am entitled for.

joypulv
Jan 30, 2014, 03:12 PM
FICA = Federal Insurance Contributions Act (Social Security and Medicare).
SE = Self Employment tax

I can't answer your questions about non resident tax.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Jan 30, 2014, 04:07 PM
You are allowed to claim the standard deduction, and if you are married with children, you can claim them as dependents on Form 1040NR.