Student Exemption for Social Security and Medicare Taxes (FICA) Procedure

Additional FICA Exemption Eligibility Information

Nonresident aliens that are currently on F-1 and J-1 visas are exempt from FICA taxes under IRC section 3121(b) (19).  NRA students that fall out of status on their visas will be assessed FICA taxes retroactive to the beginning of the year.

J-2 and F-2 visa holders are subject to FICA taxes.

H1B1 visa holders are subject to FICA taxes.

Medical residents are also subject to FICA taxes.

Resources

Foreign National Tax Information Form

IRS Revenue Procedures 2005-11

Toolkit

UF HR Toolkits – Foreign Nationals

Contacts

Payroll Services: (352) 392-1231

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