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    akindoko Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 20, 2008, 11:15 AM
    Social security tax
    I am in OPT period for working?
    Should I be charge the social security tax? Or how can I take it back from Company?
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    Aug 20, 2008, 08:11 PM
    Every one on F1/OPT is exempt from residency and FICA taxes for 5-years. Ask your employer to refund to the Social Security and Medicare taxes.
    Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Social Security and Medicare (FICA) Taxes for Non-resident Exempt Individual
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