Social Security tax for L1 guys

daxamahesh Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Feb 23, 2008, 06:12 PM

Social Security tax for L1 guys

As L1 Visa holder are non immigrants, should Social Security tax be deducted in paystub from emplyoer?

AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846

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Mar 10, 2008, 01:05 PM

Yes. All work visa holders are liable for Social Security and Medicare taxes.

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