You do not owe nor pay any INCOME tax on IHSS wages. No Federal and no state tax.
You also do NOT pay Social Security (FICA) tax, so you may still be eligible for Social Security based on your other previous work history, but your IHSS wages are NOT increasing your Social Security Account.
Although not taxable wages, the income DOES count for credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is why you may want to file and claim that income.
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