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@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 ?

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