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No. FICA taxes (Social Security, Medicare, etc) are only paid on earned income.

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Does someone on Social Security Disability have to pay taxes on an auto insurance settlement?

The auto insurance settlement wouldn't be taxable unless you realize a gain from it. Being on Social Security Disability doesn't exempt you from paying any taxes that may be due as a result.


How do you get disability if you have never filed taxes?

Disability and taxes are unrelated. If you were injured on the job, file with the employment security office of your state. If not, check with Social Security.


Why does a martial art school need your social security number?

If the school is your employer, and they are taking out Social Security taxes from your pay check then, yes they need your social security.


What are two things that are taken out of each pay check you earn?

taxes and social security


Can the state of Wisconsin take your social security check for back taxes owed?

If a person owes the the state of wisconsin dept. of revenue back taxes of $13,000. or more can they levy social security and penison monies?


Are Social Security taxes taken out before or after taxes?

Social Security (FICA) taxes are withheld from your gross (before tax) salary.


Are social security taxes state taxes?

Social Security is a federal program. It is a federal "tax" not a state tax.


Should you withhold social security taxes from an employee's pay based on the check date or the pay period date?

Check date.


If you are on social security and working does your employer still take out social security taxes?

Yes.


Are taxes taken out of social security before you receive it?

Yes, taxes are typically not taken out of Social Security benefits before you receive them. However, you may owe income taxes on your Social Security benefits depending on your total income and filing status.


What percentage of income do employees pay in social security and Medicare taxes?

Social security: 6.2%


Can the federal government garnish the total amount of your social security check?

For unpaid taxes and unpaid student loans, yes.