Comments on: Should all F1 students file taxes? When ? Information on International students (F1 Visa) tax filing?

By: Saurabh

Saurabh — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:37:07 +0000

Gautam,
I would suggest talking to a tax advisor as I don’t have much idea about these questions.

By: Gautam

Gautam — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:51:27 +0000

Apologies, correction to the ” Working with a company in NJ since Dec ’09. ”

That’s actually “since Dec ’11″

By: Gautam

Gautam — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:49:28 +0000

Hi Saurabh!

Excellent Blog.
I am on my OPT too. Been in the US since Aug ’10 and graduated in Aug ’11. Working with a company in NJ since Dec ’09. I had a couple of questions for you, on which your advice will be appreciated.

I had no idea about the Form 8843 during the year 2010 period, and hence didn’t file it.
- Do I need to do something about it? Like inform the IRS or send in a 2010 form 8843 now……?
- In 2011, Part year student, and part year on OPT and working – do I need to file the form 8843 along with my taxes….?

From another topic, on my Status: Am I a Non-Resident Alien(NRA) or an Resident Alien(RA)?
Its a question on the tax forms, I have a lot of mixed feedback on that.
Basically, RA qualifies me for a EIC and NRA doesn’t.
Could you put some light on that too…..

By: Saurabh

Saurabh — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:16:57 +0000

Yes, it needs to be filed along w/ the tax return. Your federal tax rate doesn’t change w/ OPT. The only money you save is on Social Security which is currently 4.2% of your paycheck.

By: sweety

sweety — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:55:14 +0000

Hello,
I am in 1st OPT.Working in small company in Florida.
They don’t know anything about OPT taxes.Everyone are GC holders.
For 15 days my GrossPayment is 1269.23
in my check it showing Federa 189.42
FICA – O 53.31
FICA – M 18.40

When i was browsing i realized
the Form 843 that i need to file to claim a refund for the Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld. ( IRS Pub 519 )
That means do i need to file Form 843 now ? or do i need to file end of the year for tax returns.
how much i need to pay for federal tax with my OPT.
Any information is helpful.
Thank you so much for helping us to solve our problems.
Sweety