Dual status filing procedure
I transferred from OPT to H1B in Oct07. I want to file dual status so I can get back some money that was withheld for SS and medicare. Can you please list the forms and steps I need to take to file that? I want to do it on my own. So.. do I start with 1040NR?
Secondly, how do I calculate how much social security and medicare was withheld for the months I was on OPT? On the W2 its just one amount for the entire year. Do I take the amount, divide it by 12 and multiply it by the number of months I was on OPT?
Thanking in anticipation,
Shaaka.