F-1 Student Tax Exemption

[danoffl]

As an F-1 Student in STEM extension (less than 5 year stay) what are the taxes I am exempt from other than medicare and social security in NY? Please check below to see what I am referring to

[JamesG1]

In most cases, you are exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes.  See IRS publication 519, page 44:

‘Nonresident Alien Students

If you are a nonresident alien temporarily admitted to the United States as a student, you generally are not permitted to work for a wage or salary or to engage in business while you are in the United States. In some cases, a student admitted to the United States in “F-1,” “M-1,” or “J-1” status is granted permission to work. Social security and Medicare taxes are not withheld from pay for the work unless the student is considered a resident alien.’

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