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| Glossary - Non Resident Taxation - Substantial Presence Test, Dual Status Alien etc explained NR Tax Terms explained. Substantial Presence Test, Green Card Test, Non Resident Alien or Resident Alien or Dual Status Alien for Tax Purposes, Closer Connection Test. H1B Tax, F1 OPT Visa Taxes,J1 J2 Taxes, L1 L2 Visa Tax, Tax Form 1040NR-EZ, Form 8843, Form 843, H4 Tax ID Form W-7,IRS Pub 519 |
04-08-2009, 07:17 AM
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Tax status from H-1B to F-1 visa
Hi,
Has anyone changed from H-1B to F-1 visa? I was working under H-1B visa for 3 years (2005-Jan 2009) after my master's study (F-1 visa). I was paying resident tax since I stayed in the US more than 5 years. In Jan 2009, I started my PhD study in a different school from my previous one (back to F-1 again). The school's payroll office told me that since this is "the first" F-1 visa "under this school's name", I am a non-resident alien. No FICA was deducted from my assistantship income in 2008. Is that right? I have two W-2 forms in 2008, one from previous employer, and one from school. Should I file 1040? Will it be a problem since 1040 requires Medicare tax but I had none on my 2nd W-2? Thanks!!   
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04-08-2009, 03:42 PM
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F1 Visa Taxes - Non Resident for 5 years - Form 1040NR EZ and Form 8843
Hello
F1 visa holders are exempted (for upto 5 years) from FICA (Social Security and Medicare Taxes) So if you have enjoyed F1 Masters (2 years), you still have 3 more years in F1, to enjoy your exempt status. Hope it helps!
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