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Because you are required to when you have other gross worldwide income and form 50% to 85% of your SSB can become taxable income on your 1040 federal income tax return at your marginal tax rate.

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Q: Why do you pay taxes on social security benefits?
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If you are still working at age 66 and receiving Social Security Benefits do you still pay Social Security taxes on your work income If so do your Social Security benefits continue to increase?

Your age does not affect the requirement to pay SS taxes. Yes, as you gain additional work credit, your benefits may increase.


Do you have to pay Louisiana state tax on your Social Security income?

No, Louisiana is not one of the fourteen states that taxes Social Security benefits.


Do you have to pay state taxes on Social Security benefits in Missouri?

Yes. At present, Missouri taxes Social Security benefits based on total income. This will phase out at the end of the 2010 tax year. There will be no state tax on benefits received in 2011.


Does georgia tax social security disability?

Some Social Security Disability beneficiaries have to pay federal income taxes on their Social Security Disability benefits, while others do not.


How do younger workers pay for social security benefits to retired workers?

Younger workers pay for social security benefits to retired workers through payroll taxes. A portion of their wages is deducted and paid into the Social Security trust fund. These funds are then used to pay benefits to current retirees. When the younger workers themselves retire, the next generation of workers will contribute to their benefits.


Does an individual pay FICA taxes on Social Security income?

No. You only pay FICA taxes on earned income (wages, salary); paying on Social Security benefits would amount to paying the same tax twice.


What is the purpose of social security taxes?

Thats where the money comes from to pay you social security.


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.


Which agency collects taxes from workers to pay benefits and living expenses for the dependents and survivors of deceased workers?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is tasked with the responsibility for collecting most federal taxes, including the Social Security taxes. Social Security taxes are deposited into the United States Treasury and credit is given to the appropriate Social Security Trust Fund. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the Social Security programs and distributes the benefits to eligible recipients.


If you income is your social security benefits do you have to file an income tax form?

yes, you will not pay any taxes.


What is the drawback of having the social security taxes of young er workers pay for the benefits of older workers?

the social security taxes you pay provide benefits for workers who have already retired. ======= There might not be enough younger workers if populations are declining or the younger workers may not earn enough to support themselves and pay the promised benefits to the older workers as the economy declines.


Do kids pay taxes on social security?

no