If you are getting social security, it can 0-85% can be taxable. If your combined income is less than $25,000 you generally will not pay taxes on it.
- file a federal tax return as an "individual" and your combined income* is
- between $25,000 and $34,000, you may have to pay income tax on up to 50 percent of your benefits.
- more than $34,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits may be taxable.
- file a joint return, and you and your spouse have a combined income* that is
- between $32,000 and $44,000, you may have to pay income tax on up to 50 percent of your benefits.
- more than $44,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits may be taxable.
- are married and file a separate tax return, you probably will pay taxes on your benefits
Your adjusted gross income
+ Nontaxable interest
+ ½ of your Social Security benefits
= Your "combined income"
If you are asking about the SS you pay in when you are self-employed, you will get a deduction for 1/2 of the amount you pay. There is no deduction for the SS you pay when you are an employee.