If you are single, you can draw social security and work without paying taxes if your income is $25,000 or less. For a couple that is married and filing a joint return, the untaxed base is $34,000 per year.
No, individuals cannot avoid paying social security taxes as they are mandatory contributions to the social security system.
No you can not. That would be considered identity theft.
If you don't earn at least 40 credits for Social Security, you may not be eligible to receive Social Security benefits when you retire. These credits are typically earned by working and paying Social Security taxes. Without enough credits, you may not qualify for retirement benefits, disability benefits, or survivor benefits from Social Security.
You cannot legally avoid paying social security taxes as they are mandatory for most employees and self-employed individuals.
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I am drawing Social Security now at age 69. I work a school crosswalk job. They hold out F.I.C.A. taxes. Should I be paying S/S taxes now?
No, it is not possible to opt out of paying Social Security taxes as they are mandatory for most workers in the United States.
You are paying social security tax to contribute to a government program that provides financial support to retired and disabled individuals, as well as their families. This tax helps fund the Social Security system so that you and others can receive benefits when you reach retirement age.
Social Security is automatically taken out of a paycheck. You have no choice if you work and are not disabled. Before being able to qualify for getting any benefits, you have to have worked a specific amount of quarters that you contributed to the fund.
If you're asking whether paying social security tax is mandatory, the answer for most people is yes.
Paying income tax on Social Security payments depends on your total income and filing status. If your combined income is above a certain threshold, a portion of your Social Security benefits may be subject to income tax. The rules for taxation of Social Security benefits have been in place since 1983.
No. You only pay FICA taxes on earned income (wages, salary); paying on Social Security benefits would amount to paying the same tax twice.