Resident or non-resident for tax purpose
Hello,
I am working on OPT and Social Security Tax is being withheld for me right now. You mentioned in the thread that you can be exempt from Social Security and Medicare Tax if you are non-resident for tax purposes.
I am in the United States since 2002. But I initially came here on J2 and then changed by visa status to F1 the following year. So Since both J and F visas have the 5 year exemption to be counted as a resident, am I still considered a non-resident for tax purposes?
I am married and my husband is on H1-B, is that a factor for determining my tax residency status (considering I want to file as- married filing seperately).
Will appreciate clarification on this matter.
Thanks,
Swetha
How much tax to be paid while on OPT
Hello
I have few issues to get clear picture on
First one:
How much tax(in terms of %) will be withheld while on OPT.
Second one:
Earlier 'AtlantaTaxExpert' was mentioning that, people are exempt from social security(which I am not worried about) and medicare(more clarification plz) while working on OPT. does this mean, no need to pay for health insurance until h1b starts and will still have all health insurance benefits.
Many thanks in advance.
Anil