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posted Jun 6, 2024 4:09:03 PM

I am a F1 Student since August 2018, I am currently on OPT and applied for STEM Extension. Do I need to pay Social Security and FICA Taxes?

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2024 8:16:30 AM

Yes.  The question of whether or not your visa (permission to be in the US as a student/trainee) will be extended, does not change the tax laws that trainees who are in the US more than 5 years are subject to employment taxes.  Be sure to notify your employer of your status.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-students-scholars-teachers-researchers-and-exchange-visitors