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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 1:31:10 PM

Do we have to wait until we get our Federal refund to file for our FICA refund? I have an F1 visa, and my employer mistakenly took out my FICA money out of paycheck.

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 1:31:11 PM

No.  These are separate issues, dealt with in separate transactions, so you don't need to wait for your federal refund. 



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Intuit Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 1:31:11 PM

No.  These are separate issues, dealt with in separate transactions, so you don't need to wait for your federal refund. 



New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:31:12 PM

Hey John,
Thanks! That's what I thought so, but someone from Sprintax told me it's better to wait until I get my federal refund. Is it okay if I send my FICA forms AFTER April 15th to the IRS?

Intuit Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 1:31:14 PM

That's absolutely fine!  

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 1:31:15 PM

Phew okay! I'll wait until I get my federal refund then, just in case. Thank you!!!