F-1 OPT students with a U.S. LLC: tax rules
I am an international student on F-1 OPT working for a tech company. I also want to start a freelance web development business through a U.S. LLC. Can I operate an LLC while on OPT, and does the work need to be related to my field of study? What are the specific tax rules for F-1 students who earn income through an LLC, especially regarding the FICA exemption?
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