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So it's tax time and I just wondered if anyone had any experience of filing taxes while here on a J visa? Does the J visa qualify for any special exemptions?
Also, I read in the literature provided by our employer (University of California) that Social Security taxes are recoverable for those on a J visa, anyone have any idea if this is correct???
Also, I read in the literature provided by our employer (University of California) that Social Security taxes are recoverable for those on a J visa, anyone have any idea if this is correct???
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So it's tax time and I just wondered if anyone had any experience of filing taxes while here on a J visa? Does the J visa qualify for any special exemptions?
Also, I read in the literature provided by our employer (University of California) that Social Security taxes are recoverable for those on a J visa, anyone have any idea if this is correct???
Also, I read in the literature provided by our employer (University of California) that Social Security taxes are recoverable for those on a J visa, anyone have any idea if this is correct???
I don't think you should be paying SS on a J1. I didn't.
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I was on a J for 2.5 years and I got screwed on my taxes. I "had" to file a 1040NR and you don't even get the exemptions that a resident gets. So, make sure you file a normal 1040. If you are in the US for less than 2 years, you don't have to pay any taxes.
I don't think you should be paying SS on a J1. I didn't.
I don't think you should be paying SS on a J1. I didn't.
So, if I stay for more than 2 years, will I have to pay back the tax for the first two years I was here?
I am going to call the Social Security office tonight to find out about the SS. Been paying it for the last 6 months so might be due a refund, although I doubt my chances of actually seeing any cash back are too good...
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So, if I stay for more than 2 years, will I have to pay back the tax for the first two years I was here?
I am going to call the Social Security office tonight to find out about the SS. Been paying it for the last 6 months so might be due a refund, although I doubt my chances of actually seeing any cash back are too good...
I am going to call the Social Security office tonight to find out about the SS. Been paying it for the last 6 months so might be due a refund, although I doubt my chances of actually seeing any cash back are too good...
what people where I work do, if they are undecided, will claim the tax treaty and put the equivalent in a high interest savings account if they do decide to stay.
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When I was on mine you were exempt from SS and medicare but had to pay state, federal and city. I got almost all the tax I paid back, but I was only here for 3 months and had no W-2!
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I am not entirely sure how long we plan to stay, although the idea to claim the tax treaty and then save it to possibly repay later sounds like a good idea.
On the Social Security side of things, looks like I need to start claim that back as soon as I can...
On the Social Security side of things, looks like I need to start claim that back as soon as I can...
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You should be able to have your employer stop taking it out of your pay. I forget if there is a form you need to fill in but SS and medicare shouldn't be taken out.
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So it's tax time and I just wondered if anyone had any experience of filing taxes while here on a J visa? Does the J visa qualify for any special exemptions?
Also, I read in the literature provided by our employer (University of California) that Social Security taxes are recoverable for those on a J visa, anyone have any idea if this is correct???
Also, I read in the literature provided by our employer (University of California) that Social Security taxes are recoverable for those on a J visa, anyone have any idea if this is correct???
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