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    fatir43 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 30, 2009, 01:45 PM
    Tax return on OPT
    One of my previous employer was deducting SSN and Medicare tax from my pay check, I was working on OPT for that employer from Jan 2008 till March 2008.

    I have asked him to refund the money and he said he can't. Now I am filing form 843 and 8316 with copies of I-20, OPT card, F1-Visa and I-94. Did I miss something?

    Do I need to file 1040-NR to claim federal tax return? As I worked on OPT in 2008. Do I need to file 1040-NR before filing form 843 and 8316? Do I need to attach 1040-Nr with 843 and 8316?

    I am confused with this. I will appreciate any help on this matter.

    Thanks,

    Fatir
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    Mar 30, 2009, 02:34 PM

    Form 843 must be filed separately.
    But it is better that you first file your nonresident tax return for 2008.
    Read about filing Form 843: Your U.S. Tax Return: Social Security and Medicare (FICA) Taxes for Non-resident Exempt Individual
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    Mar 31, 2009, 05:42 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by MukatA View Post
    Form 843 must be filed separately.
    But it is better that you first file your nonresident tax return for 2008.
    Read about filing Form 843: Your U.S. Tax Return: Social Security and Medicare (FICA) Taxes for Non-resident Exempt Individual
    I am an international student. I am currently working on OPT. Should I file 1040-NR or 1040EZ-NR?

    Thanks,

    Fatir
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    Mar 31, 2009, 07:36 AM

    First try 1040NR-EZ.
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    May 24, 2009, 09:13 AM
    Do not forget to file the Form 8843. If you did forget, fill it out, sign it and mail it separaretly to:

    DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
    INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
    AUSTIN TX 73301-0215
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