Do I have to pay social security and medicare taxes on my employer's disability benefits.

[Geordie]

I have been receiving disability benefits for years but I can't remember if I have to pay social security and Medicare tax on them.

[JuttaS]

If it's through a third-party insurer, you may have to pay taxes on it. It depends on the type of benefits, whether they were paid for with pre- or post-tax dollars, and other factors.

This IRS page has more info:

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/interest-dividends-other-types-of-income/life-insurance-disability-insuranc...