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  • Mar 17, 2008, 04:05 PM
    chrysg
    Less taxes with F-1OPT or H1-B?
    Hi everyone,

    I'm currently on F-1 and 2007 was the fifth time I filed US taxes as a NRA (using 1040NR-EZ). No tax treaty applies.
    I understand that from 2008 and on, I will be filing as RA and not be FICA exempt.

    Suppose that on Oct. 1st 2008 I have two possibilities:
    a) Go on F-1OPT for 1 year and then H1-B in 2009.
    b) Go on H1-B in 2008.

    From a taxation point of view (incl. Social Security and Medicaid contributions), is there any difference for me?

    Thank you!
  • May 2, 2008, 09:05 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    No difference.

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