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anupam_83 · Feb 2, 2009, 12:55 AM

Hi,

Sorry if this has already been asked. Some information about me:

Current Visa: H1-b (Effective October, 2008)
Previous Visa: F-1 (Aug 2005 - Oct 2008)

Based on my search, I think I need to file 1040NREZ and 8843. I do have a question about the social security and medicare tax withheld in 2008 after my visa status changed to H1-b. The 1040NR forms do not have a line item for SS and medicare taxes withheld. Is there a way to get a refund for those taxes?

Thanks :)

anupam_83 · Feb 2, 2009, 07:22 PM

Does anyone know? Can I file 843 for these taxes?

Thanks. Appreciate it.

MukatA · Feb 2, 2009, 11:59 PM

On your H1-B income you must pay SS tax and Medicare tax.

anupam_83 · Feb 3, 2009, 12:06 AM

Thanks a lot MukatA.

Do I still use only 1040NR-EZ, 540NR and 8843? Should I use the first year choice?

AtlantaTaxExpert · Feb 5, 2009, 11:39 AM

Anupam83:

First Year Choice for a single person allow him to file as a dual-status alien. More than likely, this has NO TAX ADVANTAGE to you, and you have to wait until 1 June 2009 to file.

Better to file as a non-resident alien and file immediately.

If you are married, you can file jointly with your spouse and you BOTH choose to be treated as resident aliens.

anupam_83 · Feb 8, 2009, 05:59 PM

Thanks ATE. I will file as an NRA immediately.