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    Jul 10, 2008, 05:18 PM
    Deadline for FICA (SS/Medicare) tax refund (form 843)
    Hi,

    I did not file any tax return (1040) until now. I'm not sure if I have to pay some tax or will get refund. However, I want to file FICA tax refund form 843 as I've been withheld for SS/Medicare tax from my paycheck in year 2007 while I'm working under OPT (F1) program.

    Questions:
    - Will I still be able to file 843 for refund?
    - Will I have to file 1040 together with the 843? Or I can just file 843 alone.

    Thanks very much
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    Jul 10, 2008, 09:37 PM
    1. Yes you can still file your tax return and Form 843. Both must be filed separately.
    2. You must file nonresident tax return. You can not file Form 1040. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Tax Filing Requirements for Non-Residents
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    Jul 11, 2008, 03:07 AM
    Thanks very much sir!
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    Jul 11, 2008, 06:12 AM
    The filing deadlines for Form 843 is the same as for the annual tax return: you have until 15 April 2011 to claim SS/Medicare tax refunds for 2007.
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