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Q: What are social security taxes used for?
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Are Social Security taxes taken out before or after taxes?

Social Security (FICA) taxes are withheld from your gross (before tax) salary.


Are social security taxes state taxes?

Social Security is a federal program. It is a federal "tax" not a state tax.


If you are on social security and working does your employer still take out social security taxes?

Yes.


Are taxes taken out of social security before you receive it?

Yes, taxes are typically not taken out of Social Security benefits before you receive them. However, you may owe income taxes on your Social Security benefits depending on your total income and filing status.


Do you pay Social Security taxes on a settlement check?

No. FICA taxes (Social Security, Medicare, etc) are only paid on earned income.


What percentage of income do employees pay in social security and Medicare taxes?

Social security: 6.2%


What are examples of payroll taxes?

Social Security Taxes, FICA, and medicare are payroll taxes.


Do kids pay taxes on social security?

no


Do social security recipents pay social security tax?

Presumably the question is about U.S. Social Security taxes. Social Security taxes (commonly referred to as FICA taxes) are taken out of your earnings each time you receive a paycheck. This rule applies even if the employee is already receiving Social Security benefits. However, by continuing to work, future Social Security benefits may be increased to take into account the additional earnings.


Are FICA taxes withheld from Social Security monthly checks?

No, FICA taxes are not withheld from Social Security monthly checks because those benefits are not considered earned income. FICA taxes are typically withheld from wages and determine your eligibility for Social Security benefits.


Are medicare and social security taxes included in total taxes paid?

Yes


When getting social security benefit projections are they with or without taxes?

They are without taxes.