if she is supporting the children, their guardian or foster parent she can claim them. She pays taxes on her income and the children are part of deductions. This is something you need to discuss with her and a tax expert.
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Yes. Social Security is a "retirement" plan that you pay into, all of your working life (if you're working legally and paying the required taxes).
Social Security (FICA) taxes are withheld from your gross (before tax) salary.
Social Security is a federal program. It is a federal "tax" not a state tax.
Yes. My baby was born in September 08 and I am able to claim him on my taxes this year as long as I have his Social Security Card.
Payroll taxes on people who are still working
Yes. Age doesn't have anything to do with paying taxes. The fact you are working and have a W4 means you have to file and include what you earn from Social Security.
Your age does not affect the requirement to pay SS taxes. Yes, as you gain additional work credit, your benefits may increase.
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.
Sure you do still pay your share of the FICA (social security and medicare) (OASDI) taxes on your earned income as long as you are providing your services to earn the income and are still breathing.
Yes, you still have to pay Social Security tax on income earned after age 67, as long as you are still working. There is no age limit for paying into Social Security through payroll taxes.