Recover What's Yours
FICA withheld by mistake can be refunded, and we go after it.
Social Security & Medicare Tax
FICA Assistance
Was Social Security and Medicare tax taken out when it shouldn't have been? We chase the refund and correct your withholding going forward.
Overview
FICA Assistance, done properly
FICA — Social Security and Medicare tax — comes out of most US paychecks automatically. But some visa holders and student workers are exempt, and employers often withhold it regardless.
If FICA was deducted from your pay by mistake, that money can be recovered. We check whether you're exempt, pursue the refund through the correct channels, and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Every engagement is backed by our accuracy commitment and handled with strict confidentiality.
The Benefits
What you get with Stone Mark
Real advantages that add up to less stress, more savings, and total confidence.
Exemption Assessed
We verify whether your visa or student status really exempts you.
Claim Prepared
Form 843 and supporting evidence, prepared correctly.
Employer Coordination
We start with your employer, which is often the quicker route.
Stops Recurring
Withholding fixed so the mistake isn't repeated on the next paycheck.
Clear Guidance
An unfamiliar process explained in plain language.
Who It's For
Is this service right for you?
If any of these sound familiar, we should talk. A free consultation is the fastest way to find out how we can help.
- F-1, J-1, M-1, and Q-1 visa holders in exempt status
- International students working on or off campus
- Nonresident scholars, researchers, and trainees
- Anyone who noticed Social Security or Medicare tax taken from an exempt paycheck
- Employers unsure whether to withhold FICA for a worker
- Anyone owed a FICA refund from an earlier year
How It Works
A clear path from start to finished
Our process keeps everything simple, transparent, and on schedule.
1
Free Consultation
We start with a no-cost call to understand your situation, goals, and deadlines.
2
Secure Document Collection
Share your paperwork through our encrypted portal — we send a tailored checklist.
3
Preparation & Review
Our advisors do the work and run a multi-point accuracy review.
4
Your Approval
You review and approve before anything is submitted.
5
Filing & Ongoing Support
We file, confirm acceptance, and stay available all year.
Questions
FICA Assistance FAQs
Some nonresident visa holders — commonly F-1 and J-1 students in exempt status — aren't subject to Social Security and Medicare tax on authorized work. Eligibility turns on your visa and substantial presence status.
Usually, yes. The first step is asking your employer to refund and correct it. If they can't or won't, a claim can be filed directly with the IRS.
Refund claims generally have a time limit that runs from the date the tax was paid, so it's better to act promptly than let years slip by.
We help you document your exempt status with your employer's payroll department so it's applied properly from now on.
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