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Can Taxes Be Withheld From My Benefits?

Federal taxes aren't withheld unless you request it. A decision on whether to withhold should be based on your own tax situation More

Article | April 9, 2013

Social Security and Medicare Payroll Taxes at 66+

...as you're working in a job that's covered by Social Security, you'll have to keep paying Social Security and Medicare taxes indefinitely More

Article | March 13, 2013

Is Your Employer Paying FICA Taxes?

...that your employer hasn't been sending the IRS the Social Security taxes that are deducted from your paycheck? What can you do about the... More

Article | September 24, 2012

If I Work While Receiving Benefits, Do I Still Pay FICA Taxes?

...job that’s covered by Social Security — as most are — your employer has to deduct both Social Security and Medicare taxes from your pay check More

Article | August 30, 2012

Do States Tax Social Security?

Some states tax Social Security benefits, others don't. Make sure you have all the facts when it comes to your benefits More

Article | April 18, 2012

Paying Taxes on Social Security

Readers also ask about withholding taxes on monthly benefits — how to and how much More

Article | March 5, 2012

Social Security Benefits and Taxes

...Security Mailbox Social Security Benefits and Taxes Will the IRS take a chunk of my payment? by: Stan Hinden, from: AARP Bulletin , Updated January 2012... More

Article | January 31, 2012

Do I Lose in Taxes If I Collect Benefits and Work?

...Lose in Taxes If I Collect Benefits and Work? Maybe, but here are reasons to stick with the job by: Stan Hinden , from: AARP Bulletin... More

Article | September 21, 2011

Paying Taxes on Social Security Benefits

Q. Do I have to pay income tax on my Social Security benefits after age 72 More

Article | August 5, 2010

What's That Code on My Medicare Card?

...Numbers classify type of benefits that cardholders receive by: Stan Hinden, from: AARP , January...may affect your taxes and benefits 5... More

Article | April 10, 2013