Changed status from F1 to H1b, employer didnt withheld FICA (Medicare and Social Security Taxes). How do I pay them?

[abhinav1309]

Hi, 

How do I calculate my Unpaid FICA taxes from October 1st, 2020?

[LinaJ2020]

Your employer should provide you with the accurate amount. 

The FICA Tax Withholding Rates:

1. The Social Security portion is your gross pay times 6.2% up to the maximum pay level for that year. 
2. The Medicare rate is your gross pay times 1.45 %, with a possible increased 0.9% for high income employees. 
3. Therefore, there is a total of 7.65% withholding, based on the employee's gross pay.

@abhinav1309

[Rakshaa25]

Hey!! Did you ever figure this out? I’m in the same boat and need help 

[HopeS]

Please clarify your question. What exactly are you trying to figure out?

[Rakshaa25]

Hi hope! This is the same scenario when the employer had not deducted SSN tax from the pay check and I have already left the company . What do you recommend to be done in this case from the employee? 

[HopeS]

It depends on your situation, If your employer didn't withhold the correct amount of federal tax, contact your employer to have the correct your 

W-2. 

The IRS will process your tax return the way it is filed now.  If they review and decide to make adjustments, they will send you a letter describing their adjustments.  However, they may continue to process and send you a refund. 

You can also contact the IRS at 1800-829-1040 or 1800-829-0433.

Some persons are also exempt. See below:

Foreign students and educational professionals in the U.S. on a temporary basis don't have to pay Social Security taxes. Nonresidents working in the U.S. for a foreign government are exempt from paying Social Security taxes on their salaries. Their families and domestic workers can also qualify for the exemption

See additional information in the link below:

The employer did not withhold

 @Rakshaa25