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    kdigu79 Posts: 11, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 12, 2010, 03:56 PM
    H1b OPT medicare SSN taxes
    Hi
    I came to US on a F1 Visa in August 2006. I Started my OPT from Dec 2008, and I got my H1b Visa in October 2010. My Employer has not been deducting SSNa and Medicare Taxes, since I was in OPT. Since my H1b started in October, should ask my employer to deduct these taxes? Or should I ask them to start doing it from January 2011. When I file my taxed do I have to pay the SSN and Medicare Taxes for October, November and December?



    Please advice.

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    Kiran
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    Nov 12, 2010, 08:28 PM

    You should ask your employer to deduct SSN and Medicare taxes from October 2010. Only your employer can pay these taxes to IRS.
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    Nov 13, 2010, 10:09 AM
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    Ok they are not currently deducting? I had told them I would notify when they should start deducting? Should I ask them to deduct the taxes from January 2011. What should I do while filing the returns for 2010?
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    Nov 13, 2010, 10:10 AM
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    Thanks for the Reply. :)
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    Nov 14, 2010, 07:34 AM
    You became liable for FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes on 1 October 2010. That is when your employer should start the deductions, even if it is after the fact.
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