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    Jun 1, 2012, 10:58 AM
    FICA---OPT to H1.. employer forgot to collect taxes
    Hi,

    I need some clarifications on FICA deductions.

    I converted to H1 on oct 2011 .My employer forgot to deduct FICA since then .
    They have realised it now.

    So am I fully liable to repay the 7.5% taxes??

    Are there any loopholes I could use?

    Thanks,

    AL
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    Jun 1, 2012, 11:26 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by alokemehta View Post
    Hi,

    I need some clarifications on FICA deductions.

    I converted to H1 on oct 2011 .My employer forgot to deduct FICA since then .
    they have realised it now.

    so am I fully liable to repay the 7.5% taxes???

    are there any loopholes I could use?

    Thanks,

    AL
    You owe them... there are no loopholes.
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