[WEST_COAST11]

Hi Atlanta Tax Expert;

I am working on opt and as a lot of people my employer withheld ss and medicare taxes. Recently they learned tax laws that and corrected this.

My questions are,
1) When should I apply for 2007 Medicare and ss taxes. I know how to apply for 2006 and the required forms (thanks to your good explanations about issue) but I am confused about the taxed withheld after 01/01/07. Can I send an extra form 843 for 2007 medicare and ss taxes. If yes for the 2007 843 form, what will be my end date from 01/01/07 to ? (is it going to be date that I started to receive my taxes?)

2) On form 843 what should I write in box 2 (box2=amount to be refounded or abated) Only ss or ss+medicare? If only ss, where should I put my withheld medicare tax amount.

Thanks for your time.

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

1) Ask the employer to refund the withheld taxes for 2007. They should be able to accommodate you with no problem.

2) Put BOTH SS and Medicare taxes.