Why pay Medicare and SSN Tax

[h1fellas]

Hi Guys,

Though this must be answered in the past, but couldn't find the answer, so asking.

On H1-B one is scheduled to stay max of 6 years and Medicare is mainly used for post retirement expenses, thus why H1-B visa resident needs to pay for it.


Really appreciate your effort in clarifying my doubt.

 

[nkm-oct23]

Unfortunately that is the way the tax system is set up.

 

[del0175]

It is the US law and if you choose to work here, you have no choice but to follow the law. The thinking is that all taxpayers pay into a pool so that it benefits everyone who is eligible. Remember that not everyone gets paid according to their contribution (the poor benefit more than the rich).

Having said that, when I worked in Japan for years, after I finally left the country, all my contributions were given back to me in a giant check.