[dreamzunlimited]

Hi,

I am on F-1 status here. I started my OPT from jan 2007 and also, my job started in Jan -07 in NY

I have worked on CPT but never had to pay SSN pre tax.

My paycheck on OPT had SSN deducted and also Medicare.

Should I be being these? Or should I let my HR in Offcie know about this.

Also, for F1 tax filing for last year, which forms should I fill?

Should they be standard deducted or Itemized? I was taking thesis while on CPT and am single.
I appreciate your help.

Thank you.

[singhv_1980]

Hi,

I am on F-1 status here. I started my OPT from jan 2007 and also, my job started in Jan -07 in NY

I have worked on CPT but never had to pay SSN pre tax.

My paycheck on OPT had SSN deducted and also Medicare.

Should I be being these? or shoudl I let my HR in Offcie know about this.

Also, for F1 tax filing for last year, which forms should I fill?

Should they be standard deducted or Itemized? I was taking thesis while on CPT and am single.
I appreciate your help.

Thank you.

If you have been in US for less than 5 yrs then you are exempted from SSN and medicare tax during OPT. You should talk with HR and let them know about it. For reference see IRS tax handbook.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

If you arrived in the U.S. on F-1 status on 1 Jan 2002 or later, then you should be exempted from Social Security and Medicare taxes. Discuss this with your HR department.

For F-1 tax filing, you need to file Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ.