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    Mar 12, 2013, 09:58 PM
    H1B OPT FICA taxes
    I started my H1 from Oct 1st 2012 and before that I was on my F1 OPT and did not pay any SSN or Medicare taxes.

    My Employer continued not deducting any of these FICA taxes from Oct 1st.. Now when I file my Taxes and my status changed to H1 will it affect the returns in any form..

    How can I pay these 3 months (Oct, Nov, Dec) FICA taxes to IRS?

    Please advice.. Thanks in Advance!
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    Mar 12, 2013, 10:31 PM
    You are NOT required to pay the FICA taxes; it CANNOT be done under normal circumstances.

    Notify your employer in writing (email is good for this) that you were subject to FICA taxes starting on 1 October 2013, then let HIM determine how they will correct the error. Once that email is sent, you have met YOUR legal obligations in this matter.
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