Non Resident Alien (TN) to pay Social Security/Medicare?

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celsby
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Non Resident Alien (TN) to pay Social Security/Medicare?

Post by celsby »

I have been in the U.S. (I am a Canadian citizen) on a TN-status since August. (I'm a university teacher.)
My accountant told me I am not supposed to be paying Social Security or Medicare, but my HR office disagrees.
Who's correct?
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Post by nelsona »

Your HR. You are working as an employee in US. Drop-kick your accountant he is clueless.
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