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@Sam Hopi , I have to apologize for my mistake ---- this is to correct the position I took above that both J-1 and J-2  each must file  8843 ( i.e. declaring that you are exempt  from counting days present ).   On re-thinking and despite the implication of the  8843 instructions ,  ONLY the J-1 needs to file the  form 8843--- the J-2s are dependent visa  holders and have no independent ( at this time )  status.   Please excuse  my mistake.   

 

Also , on SECA / FICA , absent  a tax treaty assertion  or a Totalization agreement, you are not immune from SECA ---- since you have a SSN, suggest  a visit to the local Social Security Admin office --- they are usually very helpful and understanding.

 

You also did not answer   (a) how you filed 2022 return  and (b) why the reluctance  to  seek professional  tax advice --- once you understand the ins and outs   of the US 1040-NR filing, the  you certainly should be able to do it yourself using a platform that supports 1040-NR filing.

 

Hope this  makes sense  and also clarifies the situation .

 

pk

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