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posted Jun 6, 2019 7:59:48 AM

First year to draw Social Security. I have PT job and my W-2 has deductions for Social Security and Medicare. Are these two items deductible ?

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 7:59:49 AM

No.  If you are working (receiving earned income) then that income is subject to social security and medicare tax, even if you are nominally retired.  The tax is not deductible.

Depending on your circumstances, it may increase your future SS payments, however.

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 7:59:49 AM

No.  If you are working (receiving earned income) then that income is subject to social security and medicare tax, even if you are nominally retired.  The tax is not deductible.

Depending on your circumstances, it may increase your future SS payments, however.