OPT 보관 - EA Tax Guide

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OPT FICA Refund Guide — How F-1 Students Can Recover Incorrect Social Security & Medicare Taxes

A complete 2025 guide for OPT students seeking refunds of incorrectly withheld Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes. Learn exemption rules, employer procedures, IRS Form 843 filing, examples, and EA insights.

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Korean

OPT 유학생 FICA 환불 가이드 — Social Security & Medicare 잘못 공제된 세금 돌려받는 법

2025 OPT 유학생이 잘못 공제된 Social Security & Medicare(FICA) 세금을 환불받는 방법. FICA 면제 규정, 환불 절차, 고용주가 거부할 때 해결법까지 EA 관점에서 안내한 실전 가이드.

English

OPT W-4 Guide for F-1 Students — How Nonresident Aliens Avoid Costly Withholding Errors

A practical 2025 W-4 guide for OPT employees classified as Nonresident Aliens. Learn the correct IRS Notice 1392 rules, how to complete each step, avoid common mistakes, and ensure accurate federal withholding from your first paycheck.