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hockeydockey · Feb 25, 2009, 12:52 PM

Hi ,

I am a Canadian (F1 Visa) working as a full time intern for my CPT. I am entitled to a $200 reimbursement for my transportation expenses each month. I have recently received my first pay check and there is a deduction for federal withholding tax, medicare employee tax, and MA-Withholding Tax (the state tax). I'm wondering if I can get refund for that at all since I don't earn much already.

Thank you for the help:)

MukatA · Feb 26, 2009, 04:43 AM

On F1/CPT you are exempt from residency for 5 years. Your income is not subject to SS tax and Medicare tax. Tell your employer to refund you these taxes.

hockeydockey · Feb 27, 2009, 03:23 PM

Thank you. Then, What about the MA Withholding and Federal Withholding tax? Am I able to get a refund on that? What do I have to do?

MukatA · Feb 28, 2009, 10:44 PM

You will pay state tax in the state where you are working.

hockeydockey · Mar 2, 2009, 06:22 AM

Thanks a lot!

hockeydockey · Mar 25, 2009, 10:46 AM

Hi, now I have another question. Recently I 'm being rehired with the same company whom I did my CPT with, to continue for OPT. I'm wondering for OPT, which taxes can I avoid? Or ask the employer to not deduct from my check?

My salary will be around $26000 to 28000
Thank you.

AtlantaTaxExpert · May 14, 2009, 02:12 PM

While on OPT, you are still considered to e a student, so, by law, you are exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes.