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    Nov 11, 2006, 11:30 AM
    H1B Taxes for Indian Citizens
    Hello,

    I am an Indian Citizen currently in the US on an H1-B Visa since Nov 2004. I was recently told by someone that I can claim back by Social Security and Medicare taxes that I have paid in 2004 and 2005 since there is a provision in the Indo-US tax treaty that since India has an equivalent/comparable Social Security program Indian citizens are exempt or can claim back the SS and Medicare Taxes.

    Is there any truth to this. If yes, how do I go about claiming the money back?

    Thanks and appreciate the help.

    RS
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    Nov 12, 2006, 03:32 PM
    RS:

    You cannot claim a refund; that much I know for sure!

    You should contact the Indian government to see about getting equivalent credit against the Indian system.
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    Nov 13, 2006, 07:52 AM
    Thanks for the reply!
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    Nov 13, 2006, 03:48 PM
    Glad to help!
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