Tax forms for a part-time high school job?

Am I exempted 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 ? Thank you

• Answer:

  apparently you did not file the exemption as a foreign student when you took the job if you had no intention to remain in the US, you could have exempted yourself as a foreign national from the FICA taxes however, you will be liable for income taxes on your earned income you probably need to contact the SS admin and see if there is a way to get that refunded to you however, since the end of the quarter is March 31, it is possible these funds have not been submitted to IRS and your employer may be able to refund them to you if you submit the proper documentation to him www.irs.gov is the web site where you might get more information about foreign students