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    Nov 21, 2007, 11:15 AM
    F1 OPT status tax withhold
    Hello,

    I am a F1 student and just got my OPT due next Oct. Right now I am working full-time. Do I need to pay the Social Security in W-2? Am I the exempt individual?

    Thank you very much,

    Irene
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    Nov 22, 2007, 10:25 AM
    Irene:

    If the job is related to your field of study, then you are NOT liable for Social Security or Medicare taxes while on OPT.

    If and when you switch to H-1 or H-1B, then you become liable for Social Security or Medicare taxes.
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