Tax forms for a part-time high school job?

Do I have to pay SS and Medicare Taxes and What forms should I file ?

• Hi ! I'm international student doing an MBA degree in San Antonio, Texas. I came to the US in early August 2009. Started school in late august and got a job on campus in late November 2009. I have never filed taxes before, and I'm really having a hard time to know which taxes I have I have to pay and which ones I'm exempted from. I have three questions: 1. As an International graduate student doing an MBA, Am I required to pay Social Security and Medicare Taxes ? according to my paychecks, I do pay these taxes. 2. in case I don't have to pay social security taxes, what are the forms that I can need to file to get my money back ? 2. How many forms should I file for tax return and what are the forms ? The payroll service at school say that only international undergraduate student are exempt from paying SS and Medicare taxes. Because I'm an international graduate student I have to pay these taxes !!!!!!!!!!!

• Answer:

  We must be talking big money here, as you've only worked 2 months in 2009, and whatever was withheld as SS/Medicare is a mere pittance. Take your pay stubs and Add all the FICA deductions - fill out a 1040ez tax form - ask for help on campus with your return - due April 15, 2010 - YOU ARE A NON-RESIDENT ALIEN STUDENT - that is your tax filing status. You should get all your deductions refunded.