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    Jan 26, 2011, 04:57 PM
    Convince employer about FICA exemption on OPT
    Hi,

    I showed my employer page 54 and 55 of pub519 and told him that student working on OPT are exempt from FICA, if they are on F1 for less than 5 years. But he thinks only full time students working in the college or outside the college for course credits are eligible.

    Is there a way to get an email or letter from IRS confirming that I am eligible for FICA exemption? Looks like that is the only way I can convince him. I even sent him a link from IRS website ( Foreign Student Liability for Social Security and Medicare Taxes ).

    Thanks.
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    Jan 30, 2011, 06:29 PM
    How about a phone call to the IRS International Tax Hotline? The phone number is 267-941-1000.

    YOU call and get the person on-line, then get him to say (with your boss listening) that you qualify for the FICA exemption.
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    Jan 30, 2011, 08:17 PM

    Thanks ATE.
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    Jan 31, 2011, 03:52 PM
    Glad to help!

    Let us know how it turns out!

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