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    Chikhsme Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 24, 2007, 05:04 PM
    F1 on CPT NJ TAx
    Hey-

    I was on Co-Op (CPT) in NJ.
    And I earned 31018$ last year. On W2 it says
    Federal 4500
    Social 2000
    Medical 450

    Can u tell me why it says social and medical?
    Do I need to pay that?
    And How much I ll het back?

    Thanks,
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    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
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    Jan 24, 2007, 09:28 PM
    Need to know some things:

    What country are you from?

    When did you first arrive in the U.S.

    Social means Social Security and Medical is probably Medicare tax.

    Assuming you are an international student on a F-1 visa who arrived AFTER 2001, you should NOT be paying Social Security and Medicare taxes. Ask for a refund from your employer. When they refuse (and they will refuse), get the refusal in writing. You can then file Form 843 to get these taxes refunded to you.

    If you need help submitting this Form 843 or filing your return, contact me at [email protected].
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