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    Jun 17, 2009, 02:59 PM
    FICA taxes for F1 visa holders
    Hello,

    I'm on F-1 visa for more than 5 years. This past year I was on OPT (employed at a university--teaching job) and this was my last year on F-1 visa. Beginning in July I will be on H-1B visa.
    I've been charged FICA taxes throughout the year while on OPT. Should I be paying these taxes while on OPT and F-1 visa?
    Thank you!
    MP
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    Jun 17, 2009, 03:06 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MPOP View Post
    Hello,

    I'm on F-1 visa for more than 5 years. This past year I was on OPT (employed at a university--teaching job) and this was my last year on F-1 visa. Beginning in July I will be on H-1B visa.
    I've been charged FICA taxes throughout the year while on OPT. Should I be paying these taxes while on OPT and F-1 visa?
    Thank you!
    MP
    If u want to do what is right pay it, because like my grandma always said "it better to be safe then sorry."
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    Jun 17, 2009, 03:16 PM

    Yes, you are supposed to pay. Confirm with your CPA.
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