Get your taxes done using TurboTax

It depends.  This can happen if the W-2s are not associated with the correct spouse.  This should eliminate any excess social security tax payment when you are below the threshold.

• Search > Type w2 > Click the Jump to...link > Edit each W-2 > Check the box labeled 'This W-2 belongs to > Make sure the W-2s are assigned to the correct spouse.
• See the image below