In 2022, the employer withheld $9,000 in health insurance costs and did not pay Social Security taxes. I want to pay this social security tax back, how do I do it?

In 2022, my employer withheld $9,000 in pre-tax health insurance costs. I want to get my social security tax back. How do I do this?

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Jan 29, 2023 12:59:18 PM

Can you clarify whether the $9,000 withholding includes the social security taxes? Pre-tax health insurance is not subject to federal/state tax withholding or social security tax.

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In 2022, the employer withheld $9,000 in health insurance costs and did not pay Social Security taxes. I want to pay this social security tax back, how do I do it?