Ask your employer to refund the erroneously withheld FICA taxes and if a W-2 was already issued, to give you a corrected Form W-2c for that year. If your employer refuses to refund the taxes, you can file Form 843 (for instructions see here) and the IRS will refund the money to you.
Can Social Security tax be refunded?
Generally speaking, Social Security tax is withheld at a flat rate up to a maximum level of employment income and isn’t subject to deductions or credits, so you won’t usually get a refund of Social Security tax when you file your return.
What is a FICA tax refund?
Is There a FICA Tax Refund? There is a FICA tax refund for immigrants who are exempt from the tax as well as for anyone required to pay FICA, yet who overpay. This usually happens if you change employers.
When to apply for a FICA tax refund?
If not, no worries, you can educate them and ask them not to deduct FICA taxes from your paycheck. Worst Case: If they continue to deduct the FICA taxes, you can claim it back while filing your taxes in April (or later). You can apply for FICA Tax refund via service provider SprinTax (look under their Services).
Are there any non resident tax return forms?
All non-resident tax return forms like 1040NR, 1040NR-EZ or 8843, are available with instructions on the IRS website. You can also use software like Sprintax to guide you through the non-resident tax return preparation process.
How to get a tax refund on a F-J visa?
If applicable, Form 8316, Information Regarding Request for Refund of Social Security Tax Erroneously Withheld on Wages Received by a Nonresident Alien on an F, J, or M Type Visa (PDF) File Form 843 (with attachments) with the IRS office where your employer’s Forms 941 returns were filed.
Where do I file my FICA tax return?
File Form 843 (with attachments) with the IRS office where your employer’s Forms 941 returns were filed. You can locate the IRS office where your employer files his Form 941 by going to Where to File Tax Returns. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions about claiming the FICA tax refund. Also, read the comments shared here.
