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They are not subject to the Social Security tax. But they are subject to all other taxes including Medicare tax, federal income tax, and state income tax.

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Q: Are earnings in excess of the social security base amount are not taxed?
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What dollar amount do they stop taking social secutty taxes in 2016?

In 2016, the maximum taxable earnings for Social Security tax was $118,500. Any earnings above this threshold were not subject to Social Security taxes.


Has the 2010 earnings while on social secuirty chaged?

No for the 2010 year the earnings test amount is 14160 before your social security benefits would be changed.


Maximum amounts of earnings subject to FICA taxes?

When you have one employer the amount of FICA for your social security would stop once your wages with the withheld social security amount reach 106800 and social security amount withheld would be 6621.60


What is the maximum 2004 social security withholding?

For the year 2004 the maximum earnings subject to the 6.2% social security tax was 87,900. For the year 2004 the amount was 5449.80 maximum contribution amount to the OASDI program social security benefit program.


What is the allowable earnings with social security?

The 2010 cap is $106,800.00, which would result in 6621.60 (6.2%) being withheld. There is no cap on the Medicare insurance contribution amount, so the 1.45% amount will continue to be withheld on all earnings, and will be matched by your employer at 1.45% for a total 3.90% for the year.


Is their a amount of money a retired person can make if he is on social securty?

Yes, retired individuals who receive Social Security benefits can work and earn a limited amount of money without affecting their benefits. This is known as the Social Security earnings limit. Once their earnings exceed this limit, their benefits may be reduced.


If you are collecting Social Security at 64 can your wife make over your income limit?

Your wife earnings will NOT be counted as a part of your earnings for the social security earnings test.


What was the social security income cap in 2008?

If income is earned in the year of full retirement age, the 2008 income threshold is $36,120. If income is earned prior to the year of full retirement age, the 2008 income threshold is $13,560. After those thresholds are reached, social security benefits are reduced. The excess earnings reduction is $1 of Social Security benefits for every $2 of earnings over the lower threshold for people who are not yet in the year they reach full retirement age. In the year a person reaches full retirement age, the excess earnings reduction is $1 of Social Security benefits for every $3 of earnings over the higher threshold. During the month of reaching full retirement age and thereafter, beneficiaries can earn an unlimited amount without a reduction in their Social Security benefits.


How will mineral rights lease payments affect your social security benefits?

The amount of money an individual received from Social Security depends upon his past earnings. It is supposed to help pay for their food, rent and other needs and other earnings from other sources should not affect your social security benefits. If in doubt contact your local Social Security Office The answer to your question should be, it will not affect your social security benefits


At age 67 what is the maximum i can earn while collection social security benefits?

I am collecting social security and I am gong to 67 in a few months what is the totlal amount of earnings I can earn with out penalty.


What is the social security earnings limit?

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What is the highest amount of social security one can receive at 62?

This amount will be determined by the SSA using your earnings over the prior years.Go to the SSA gov website and on the left side of the page under WHAT YOU CAN DO ONLINE choose Your Social Security Earnings StatementYou may be able to get an estimate of the amount that you are looking for by doing it this way from the SSA online services.