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    hiteshkalita Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 14, 2008, 07:46 PM
    Can I get refund of social security and medicare taxes?
    Hi , I am in U.S from April'07 on H1b. When I see my paycheck,I am getting very much disappointed... is there any way to get refund of social security and medicare or federal withholding?


    Thanks in advance..
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    Jul 14, 2008, 08:16 PM
    H1-B is work visa. You wages are subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes. You will not get it back.
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