OPT tax for international students
This type of tax applies to foreign students on F-1 visas who work in the U.S. through the OPT program.
- Federal and state income tax: Students on OPT are required to pay federal and state income taxes on any income they earn.
- FICA tax exemption: F-1 visa holders, including those on OPT, are typically exempt from Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes for their first five calendar years in the U.S..
