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    Mar 5, 2010, 03:20 PM
    Social Security Tax / Medicare Tax refund when I left usa
    Dear Sir or Madam,

    I came to US as a research scholar (J1 visa). I've worked under J1 status from 04/2006 to 04/2010, and paid Social Security and Medicare fee for 2 years. However, I am leaving US soon, and no longer work and retire in US. So my questions will be:
    1. Am I eligible to claim the Social Security and Medicare tax back for these two years?
    2. What forms should I use to claim if it is OK?

    Appreciate your time and timely reply.

    Yours sincerely,

    Kevin
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    Mar 6, 2010, 04:22 AM

    No you will not get FICA taxes back for returns after 2 years on J-1.
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