DianeW777
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

If you have more than one employer, more than one W-2, then it's possible you do have excess FICA.  When there are two or more employers it is the only time this can happen. 

 

The fact that each employer did withhold 6.2% would be correct.  The problem, for you, occurs when the total earnings between the employers is greater than a certain amount.  For 2020, that amount is $137,700 (total social security tax of $8,537.40).  

 

When this occurs, then you have a right to receive a refund of the difference because both employers paid what that were required to pay to the IRS.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"