Yes, they do.
Poland Polish workers are required to pay 37% of their wages to social security.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is tasked with the responsibility for collecting most federal taxes, including the Social Security taxes. Social Security taxes are deposited into the United States Treasury and credit is given to the appropriate Social Security Trust Fund. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the Social Security programs and distributes the benefits to eligible recipients.
The federal government is responsible for collecting and administering Social Security. State governments do not collect Social Security taxes or administer the program.
Younger workers pay for social security benefits to retired workers through payroll taxes. A portion of their wages is deducted and paid into the Social Security trust fund. These funds are then used to pay benefits to current retirees. When the younger workers themselves retire, the next generation of workers will contribute to their benefits.
social security tax
Social workers pay the same taxes as anybody else. The tax rate varies based on total income from all sources, number of dependents, marital status, and the amount of deductions and credits to which the social worker is entitled. State tax rates depend upon which state the social worker lives and works in. Social workers who work for state and local governments in some states (like all government employees in those states) may be exempt from Social Security taxes. Social workers who work for certain religious groups that are exempt from Social Security may find themselves having to pay self-employment taxes.
the social security taxes you pay provide benefits for workers who have already retired. ======= There might not be enough younger workers if populations are declining or the younger workers may not earn enough to support themselves and pay the promised benefits to the older workers as the economy declines.
No, but the government can.
Social Security Taxes
The Social Security Administration collects taxes from workers to pay benefits and living expenses for the dependents and survivors of deceased workers.
Workers spend quite a bit of their money paying taxes. These taxes include social security and income taxes. Some workers have other deductions taken out of their paycheck.
Social Security (FICA) taxes are withheld from your gross (before tax) salary.