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    Feb 13, 2009, 11:50 AM
    Social security and Medicare while working abroad
    Hello There,

    My US based employer relocated me to their UAE office about a year ago. My salary is paid in local currency from one of the local office here in UAE and therefore all the local rules apply. I know that I am eligible for Foreign Income Exclusion up to $87000. But my question is do I need to pay Social Security Tax and Medicare? Please keep in mind that my salary is paid from one of the local office and I am not on US's Office payrol anymore.

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    Feb 13, 2009, 12:59 PM

    If you are an employee, then you do not pay SS tax and Medicare tax.
    If you are an independent contractor, then you will pay these taxes.
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