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    Feb 7, 2012, 09:51 AM
    Resident Alien on F-1, FICA not withheld
    I arrived to the US in Aug. 2006 on an F-1 visa. I went from a bachelor's program to a master's now... still on an F-1 visa.

    I take it that I was a resident for tax purposes in tax year 2011 (due to substantial presence test), but did not have FICA withheld.. (I worked 6 months CPT, full time).

    Was the FICA incorrectly not withheld in 2011?

    Thanks in advance!
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    Feb 7, 2012, 07:57 PM
    You should have informed your employer that you are nonresident in 2011.
    Now make sure that taxes are withheld in 2012. Send them email.
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    Feb 7, 2012, 08:37 PM


    So how will this effect my 2011 tax return? Will I owe FICA to the IRS?
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    Feb 8, 2012, 10:35 AM
    If IRS finds out this, they will ask your employer to pay this. Then your employer will contact you.
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    Feb 13, 2012, 12:59 PM
    Actually, you WERE liable for FICA taxes for 2011, since 2010 was your FIFTH year under the F-1 visa.
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