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  • Sep 12, 2006, 11:45 AM
    Allandem
    Social Security Refund of Contributions
    I am a green card holder (UK citizen) and my 40 quarters of working will be completed shortly. However, I might have to return to the UK next year for family reasons - I understand that I can get a lump sum refund of my contributions if I leave the USA permanently. Is this true? If it is, are federal and state taxes deducted from this?

    Thanks.
  • Oct 24, 2006, 04:46 PM
    velvetjones
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Allandem
    I am a green card holder (UK citizen) and my 40 quarters of working will be completed shortly. However, I might have to return to the UK next year for family reasons - I understand that I can get a lump sum refund of my contributions if I leave the USA permanently. Is this true? If it is, are federal and state taxes deducted from this?

    Thanks.

    I believe you'd have to contact your state regarding state income taxes, and the IRS and possibly the SSA regarding federal taxes/refunds in your situation.
  • Nov 10, 2006, 07:39 PM
    samsclub
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Allandem
    I am a green card holder (UK citizen) and my 40 quarters of working will be completed shortly. However, I might have to return to the UK next year for family reasons - I understand that I can get a lump sum refund of my contributions if I leave the USA permanently. Is this true? If it is, are federal and state taxes deducted from this?

    Thanks.

    I would recommend contacting the IRS (irs.gov) because although you might leave the US forever or so you think- you might want to come back. You can call the IRS and ask questions for free.
  • Nov 11, 2006, 04:55 PM
    LUNAGODDESS
    I found a few suggestion on this website:
    http://www.smartmoney.com/ask/index.cfm?story=19990125

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