Originally Posted by spadman
Hi,
I started working last August during the OPT period after graduation. My H-1 was approved and stated to begin on Nov16th 2004. But my company here has been deducting social security tax right from the start date of employment.
I am under the impression that the when you are in OPT and working, you dont need to pay social security taxes. Please correct me if I am wrong.
If correct, how can I claim back the money that has been deducted?
I would really appreciate some help on this.
Thanks!