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  • Dec 16, 2008, 02:20 PM
    yansena
    F1 OPT - FICA Social Security & Medicare Taxes
    Hi

    I am sure this subject has been touched upon several times, but I'm still not certain.

    I am international holding F1 Visa and started working 3 months ago using OPT (Optional Practical Training). I came to study 3.5 years ago and just graduated in June this year.

    My questions are:

    1) Am I considered a nonresident alien or resident alien ?

    2) Am I exempt from FICA social security and medicare taxes ?

    My employer says that I am considered a resident alien because I have lived here for 3.5 years and am not exempt from these taxes because I am considered resident alien, no longer a student and not working on campus.

    Thank you for your help !


    Yansen
  • Dec 17, 2008, 03:04 AM
    MukatA

    1. Everyone on F1 and OPT is exempt from residency for 5-years. Even if you are not required to file tax return, you must file Form 8843.
    2. On F1/OPT you are exempt from FICA taxes for 5-years.
    3. You MUST file non-resident tax return.
    Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents

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