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Why is FICA not deductible?

Updated: 9/14/2023
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No one knows, not even Professor Robinson. Good luck on your tax final. Once possibility...when SS that this provides was introduced, the money received wasn't taxable. That has subsequently changed.

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In what years were FICA taxes tax deductible?

1935-1939


Was fica deductible?

FICA taxes, which include Social Security and Medicare taxes, are withheld from earnings in most cases. They are not deductible on a federal tax return. You will only see some of that money again when you collect Social Security or Medicare.


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Social Security and Medicare are funded by FICA


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If employee is exempt from FICA is employer also exempt from contributing to FICA for that employee?

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