There are different kinds of retirement pay. Some, such as Illinois, exempt all retirement pay from taxes. Others exempt Social Security benefits, and/or military pensions, and/or public pensions, and/or private pensions, or nothing at all. So there is no one-size-fits-all answer to your question. Instead, here is a good resource for you to explore: http://www.retirementliving.com/RLtaxes.html.
No, you do not pay Social Security tax on your retirement benefits.
No, you do not pay Social Security tax on your retirement benefits once you start receiving them.
Contributing to a pre-tax 401(k) plan means you don't pay taxes on the money you put in until you withdraw it in retirement. Contributing to a post-tax 401(k) plan means you pay taxes on the money before you put it in, but won't have to pay taxes on it when you withdraw it in retirement. The choice between the two can impact your retirement savings by affecting how much you have available to use in retirement and how much you pay in taxes.
Contributing to a pre-tax 401(k) reduces your taxable income now, but you'll pay taxes on withdrawals in retirement. After-tax 401(k) contributions are made with money that has already been taxed, so withdrawals in retirement are tax-free. Your choice impacts how much you pay in taxes now and in retirement, affecting your overall retirement savings.
Sure. Its simply income
The main difference between before-tax contributions and Roth contributions for retirement savings is how they are taxed. Before-tax contributions are made with pre-tax money, meaning you don't pay taxes on the money you contribute until you withdraw it in retirement. Roth contributions are made with after-tax money, so you pay taxes on the money you contribute upfront, but you won't have to pay taxes on the withdrawals in retirement.
I'm not sure what you mean by the overseas thing, or if it makes a difference. Most all retirement savings in thr US are nly tax deferred anyway...you don'tay the tax on the money you save when you earn it, but you do pay it when you withdraw it at retirement.
Because you pay for it over a period of time to get your retirement when you reach that certain age.
Florida has a best tax rates for retirement. you can find more information on all states on www.gangsaway.com.
Contributing to a pre-tax 401k reduces your taxable income now, but you pay taxes on withdrawals in retirement. A Roth 401k is funded with after-tax money, so withdrawals in retirement are tax-free. The choice impacts your retirement savings by affecting when you pay taxes on the money and how much you ultimately keep.
Contributing to a pretax 401k means you don't pay taxes on the money you put in now, but you will pay taxes on it when you withdraw it in retirement. Contributing to an after-tax 401k means you pay taxes on the money now, but won't pay taxes on it when you withdraw it in retirement. The choice impacts your retirement savings by affecting when you pay taxes on the money and how much you ultimately have available for retirement.
Contributing to a pre-tax 401(k) reduces your taxable income now, but you'll pay taxes on withdrawals in retirement. After-tax 401(k) contributions are made with already taxed money, so withdrawals in retirement are tax-free. Your choice impacts how much you save for retirement and how much you pay in taxes both now and in the future.