I would like to know whether you have to pay FICA taxes while working under OPT. If not, what happens if you have already paid it last tax year, are you able to reclaim the amount. Thank you,

Hi there, First post in the site! I have a question regarding the non-paid FICA taxes from Sept. 05 - Dec 06. I started working with my H1-B after my optional practical training and my company didn't cut any SSN and Medicare taxes from me since 09/2005. However, just yesterday I learned...

Dear Taxexpert: I am an J-1 holder and doing research at a university in US now. I came here in 29th Oct. 2004. But this year,the FICA withheld in my wages. I want to know if I should pay this taxes or not? Thanks! Best, Spectra

Hi there, I started with my employer Oct 05. I got my H1-B on Dec 05. Now for those few months before Dec 05 I was on my OPT and so I called my payroll dept and asked them not to deduct my FICA taxes. But after I got H1 I called them again and said that now you should start withelding my FICA...