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posted Apr 14, 2024 12:19:45 PM

Should social security tax withheld be included in what is considered to be federsl withlding?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2024 12:21:52 PM

No.

 

Social Security tax and Medicare tax aren't withholding taxes. They are taxes which aren't refundable.

Level 15
Apr 14, 2024 12:22:13 PM

No. They are different issues. 

Level 15
Apr 14, 2024 12:23:35 PM

Enter all of the amounts from every box of your W-2's.   But the amounts withheld for Social Security or Medicare will not be used to calculate your refund or tax due.  You do not get those amounts added back to your refund.

Level 15
Apr 14, 2024 12:26:19 PM

Or do you get Social Security benefit checks and a SSA-1099?  There can be federal income tax withholding on that in box 6.