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    Jul 21, 2006, 09:33 AM
    What taxes should an h1b status should pay?
    I just got my h1b visa and just do not know how should I file my taxes next year. I also want to know if H1b should pay medicare and social security since we are not going to benefit in because we are a non immigrant holder.
    I work with this company and have a co worker that h1b visa holder also and our employer is deducting social security and medicare on her payroll. Is it right? I am not planning of retiring here-- I want to go back in my country.
    Thank you.

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    Jul 25, 2006, 02:49 PM
    Pinay:

    Sorry, but H-1B are liable for Social Security and Medicare taxes, even if you will never participate in either program.

    You will have to file a dual-status tax return for 2006, because you were a non-resident alien for part of 2006. If you are married, you may be able to file as a resident alien.
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