LenaH
Employee Tax Expert

Retirement tax questions

If one employer withheld too much Social Security tax, you won't be able to take a credit for the excess on your tax return. You will only see a refund on Schedule 3, Line 11 if multiple employers withheld excess social security.

 

Since your employer withheld too much, contact them and ask for:

  1. A refund for the excess amount, and
  2. A corrected W-2 (also called a W-2c) which shows the correct Box 3 and Box 4 amounts.

Do not file with excess withholdings on your return, as you may be subjected to penalties and interest.

 

Can I get a refund for excess Social Security tax withheld?

 

@pisicuta77

 

 

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