You cannot claim SS tax withheld.

Norton · Jan 27, 2009 9:37 AM

No Mr Norton, you can claim for it. Anugaman, you can claim that tax and will get refund in full.

sharp · Jan 27, 2009 10:55 AM

If you have worked in OPT or ur in F1 status..you will get 100% refund of Social security and medicare tax.

liveyourlife · Jan 27, 2009 11:56 AM

thank you guys.

anugaman · Jan 27, 2009 4:01 PM

to get 100% refund, F1 status people should fill out this form1040 NR http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf... is the right way to do for non resident people in US.

ice_cop123 · Jan 27, 2009 6:02 PM

You need to file IRS forms 843 and 8316. Check this link : click here

paulite · Jan 27, 2009 6:45 PM

I worked in Gas station using my samajik suracha number while i was on F1 status. My opt is starting from next week. So my question is can i file for my tax return of that gas station work or no ? or will i be in trouble if i do...

chill chill · Jan 27, 2009 11:22 PM

Yes you can get your social security and medicare back if you have been residing in the US for less than 5 years. The year that you entered US counts as the first year. For example if you entered the US in dec 30, 2004, the 2004 will be your first year. So its going to be 6 years!!

admirer · Jan 28, 2009 9:37 AM

So, if i m in US for more than 5 years and currently in OPT, I can't claim Social Security and Medicare tax ? Is that right ? Thanks.

Purana Kagaz · Jan 28, 2009 10:39 AM