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

    Jan 8, 2009, 02:04 PM
    Tax Returns For OPT-F1
    Hi I am OPT status presesntly and recently joined a company in Nov 17,2008.My OPT started on Sep 9th 2008.I came to USA on DEC 14,2006.
    My Company has cut both Fica/Medicare taxes from my pay checks.When I talked to them they said that it's their policy and I can apply for a rex refund when I fill out my tax returns.

    So When I file for my annual tax returns will I get the whole amount back which was cut for FICA/MEDICARE.



    Regards,
    Varun
    MukatA's Avatar
    MukatA Posts: 7,110, Reputation: 176
    Tax Expert
    		  
    #2

    Jan 9, 2009, 01:55 AM

    You will still need to write an email to your employer for refund of FICA taxes.
    F1/OPT is exempt from residency for 5-years.

    You can also refer then to IRS Publication 519: Tax For Aliens, p. 48; Students and Exchange Visitors.

    Your employer may still be in a position to return the taxes. They also don't need to pay their own share. You will not get back, when you file your tax return.

    You will have to file Form 843 separately. Read about filing Form 843: Your U.S. Tax Return: Social Security and Medicare (FICA) Taxes for Non-resident Exempt Individual
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 Returns [ 1 Answers ]

I haven't got my tax returns yet. It was my first time having a job so its not like I owed money. How do I check on the progess of my tax returns?

Tax Returns [ 2 Answers ]

I am working in US (on H1B Visa) for full calendar year 2007 (till now). My Spouse and children are in India. They were not in US in 2007 (expecting them to reach US on H4 in July 2008, and I have asked IRS for Extension for 2007 Tax filing). They had no income except what I was transferring from...

Can you file joint Federal returns and separate State Tax Returns [ 1 Answers ]

We lived in different cities so can we file joint federal returns and separate state returns??

OPT-H1B Tax returns [ 2 Answers ]

Hi, 1) I was on OPT till 12th Jan 2005 and since then I am working on H1B visa. So which form should I fill up? 2) Can I use apartment rent, auto insurance, tuition fees paid in 2004, in itemized deduction? 3) I work in a pharmaceutical company. Since Feb 2005, my actual work location...

View more questions Search