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    Mar 28, 2007, 03:29 AM
    1040NR Ez- Nonresident alien medicare & social security tax
    My Friends and I worked for 5 months on an H2B visa from. We have since left the US.

    Can we claim the Medicare and Social security tax back?
    ( If so where on the form do we do this please?)

    One of us underpaid federal tax by a lot. What happens if we don't file a 1040NRez and pay up?

    One of us I think owes tax. What happens if that is not paid?
    Thanks
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    Apr 2, 2007, 01:29 PM
    No, you cannot claim a refund of Medicare and Social Security tax.

    Depends on how much is woed. If it's a lot, the IRS can and probably will track you down to your home country. Depending on the country, your government can act as the IRS' agent to collect the tax.
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    Apr 5, 2007, 07:06 PM
    Thanks for the answer. If the amount of federal tax owed is $100 does the person have to file?Can't work it out from the instructions 1040NREZ
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    Apr 16, 2007, 01:11 PM
    Yes, you have to file!
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