@raj98 , yes I agree that there are issues surrounding the five year exempt period -- it is generally five calendar years when one enters as a student. However, the issue of FICA exception is not tied to Exempt ( i.e. exempt from counting days present ) status. I went by your statement that Sprintax has confirmed that you are out of the exempt period and therefore you have to file as a resident for tax purposes.
As long as you maintain your student status and in training you are immune from FICA requirements. If , however, you become an employee ( work visa ) all this changes . I am assuming here that your EAD is related to OPT/STEM OPT / CPT and thus you are still a student/trainee. Just because you are filing as resident for tax purposes does not take your FICA exception away.
Does this make sense ?
Namaste ji
