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    Mar 6, 2007, 03:41 PM
    Difference between J1 and H1B visas for taxes
    Hi,

    In 2006 I worked in the US with a J1 visa for 8 months and then I got a H1B visa from October to December. Am I supposed to pay the same amount of taxes with the J1 visa and the H1B visa?
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    Mar 8, 2007, 11:57 AM
    You should NOT be paying Social Security and Medicare taxes while under the J-1 visa.

    However, your INCOME tax liability (state and federal) will be the same under both visas.
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