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F1 OPT - FICA Social Security & Medicare Taxes
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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 |
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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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