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June 4, 2019
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I am currently on F-1 visa status and on optional practical training period (OPT). Am I exempt to social security and medicare taxes ?

  • June 4, 2019
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I received W2 from my company and they have deducted social and medicare taxes. So I wanted to confirm if I am exempt to those or not. (F1 Student, On OPT, Non resident alien)

    Best answer by RayW1

    Yes, the rules would include your training year.

    Information about the exemption can be found here.

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    RayW1Answer
    Employee
    June 4, 2019

    Yes, the rules would include your training year.

    Information about the exemption can be found here.