It depends on how long you have been in the United States (US). As an F-1 visa holder, you are exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes. This means that no matter whether you are doing OPT, OPT extension or CPT (Curricular Practical Training), you are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare taxes unless you've been in the United States for more than 5 years.
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