Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 2:00:51 AM

We are retired & receiving SocSec & use Medicare. We worked part time. SS & Medicare taxes were deducted from our pay. Where do we enter that?

0 4 424
1 Best answer
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 2:00:53 AM

If you have W-2's, that information is entered when you enter your W-2.  Enter your W-2 exactly as it appears.  No matter if you are receiving SS and Medicare, your employer still has to withhold for SS and Medicare. 

4 Replies
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 2:00:53 AM

If you have W-2's, that information is entered when you enter your W-2.  Enter your W-2 exactly as it appears.  No matter if you are receiving SS and Medicare, your employer still has to withhold for SS and Medicare. 

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:00:53 AM

Ok, so our real question is whether we can deduct those amounts or not? If so, where? Thanks.

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 2:00:55 AM

No.  There is nowhere to deduct it.  It is the same as you ever had...your employer has to withhold SS and Medicare from your wages, no matter what your age is, or if you are currently receiving SS benefits.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:00:56 AM

Ok, thanks. Now what we wanted to hear, but we appreciate having an answer.