Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    shah31's Avatar
    shah31 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 20, 2008, 11:18 AM
    Tax laibility OPT visa
    Dear expert,I came to the united states in Dec 2005 and started working on OPT visa in February,2008.My annual salary is 62K and I am employed in Illinios.I am married and a citizen of Pakistan.
    I am in doubt about the amount of Tax deucted by employer.I know about SS and medicare exemption.Do I also fall in treaty exemption category.
    Finally what will be the approximate amount or % of tax deducted from my check.

    Thanks!
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #2

    Mar 6, 2008, 01:18 PM
    Because you are a foreign national on F-1 visa, you should claim Married with no more than TWO exemptions on the W-4, and your employer may not even allow that.

    How you complete the W-4 will dictate how much will be withheld from your salary.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Tax for F-1 visa on OPT with tax treaty, resident alien for tax purpose [ 2 Answers ]

HI--I have multiple "identities" with regard to tax: 1. I'm an F-1 visa holder 2. I'm on OPT from Sept.2007-Aug.2008 3. I have benefits of tax treaty, under which I can be exempted from federal taxes up to $5000 a year for wages, and unlimited amount for fellowship 4. I'm a resident alien for...

New york city tax for opt visa? [ 1 Answers ]

Hi there, I've been on OPT status since I started work in June, and have heard from others that I shouldn't be paying nyc income tax, since I'm not technically a resident. Can you confirm or point me in the right direction? Many thanks

Tax withholding for F1 visa holder on OPT [ 5 Answers ]

I just finished my education from Atlanta and while on an F1 visa will start working in NYC under my OPT at the end of which I will leave the country and return to India. While I was working on campus, I did not have to pay state taxes and the federal taxes that were deducted at source would be...

State Tax on OPT/ f-1 visa [ 1 Answers ]

I am a bit late filing my taxes. I was on a f-1 visa during 2006 working on my OPT. I have already filed my federal taxes but have my state taxes left (NY state). Any help on what forms I need. I prefer doing the taxes myself but I need to make sure I have the correct forms and/or documents. ...

F-1 visa (OPT) to H-1b visa: how to file tax [ 10 Answers ]

Hi, My status in US has been changed from F-1 visa(OPT) to H-1b visa during 2006. I received approval for my H1b visa in October. And I worked for the same company throughout 2006. I filed 2005 tax with 1040NR. But I don't know which form I should use for 2006. Someone please help me!

View more questions Search