If this is your first time Employment in the United States, it may be little confusing about Payroll, Taxes etc. The payroll process is the same for US Citizens, GreenCards or any legally Authorized worker in the United States like H1B, EAD, TN, E3, OPT/CPT.

Mostly everyone is subject to similar witholdings except Foreignt Students on OPT (Optional Practical Training) and CPT (Curricular Practical Training). If you are on OPT or CPT,  you do not pay Social Security and Medicare Taxes. In Most states, you are not even subject to Unemployment Taxes.

Watch this Video about the Payroll Process. Though it says "H1B Payroll Process" it is a standard for Everyone.

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