[olakka]

I was on OPT from Dec 20th 2007 till Setptember 30th 2008(PHASE-1) and changed to H1 from October 1st till date(PHASE-2).

Now I understand I have to file the 1040NR form. I don't have Social Security and Medicare tax for PHASE-1(and nothing was withheld in this period) and the tax for SS and Medicare was withheld for me from PHASE-2.

So on the 1040NR where do I have to enter the Medicare and SS tax info mentioned on my W2 form?

Any advice on this will be truly appreciated.

Thanks.

[MukatA]

If your are single, you will file non-resident tax return Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and Form 8843. SS tax and Medicare tax info does not appear on the tax form.
Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents

[olakka]

Just to make it clear... Am I supposed to ignore the SS an Medicare Taxes completely and not mention anything on any forms as no taxes were withheld during my OPT period even though I paid for it during my H1-B period?

Thanks.

[MukatA]

Yes.