https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/ltd-benefit-payments/01/3730129#M1382848 <P>Do I have to pay FICA tax on LTD benefit payments (from employer paid insurance) after 6 months from stopping work?&nbsp;</P> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:31:04 GMT Sclbcrb22 2026-01-21T16:31:04Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/ltd-benefit-payments/01/3730129#M1382848 <P>Do I have to pay FICA tax on LTD benefit payments (from employer paid insurance) after 6 months from stopping work?&nbsp;</P> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:31:04 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/ltd-benefit-payments/01/3730129#M1382848 Sclbcrb22 2026-01-21T16:31:04Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-ltd-benefit-payments/01/3731002#M1383238 <P>No, long-term disability insurance payments which you receive after 6 months' absence from work are not subject to Social security, Medicare and Futa taxes, if they are paid to you more than 6 calendar months after the last month in which you worked.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Please refer to<A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15a.pdf" target="_blank"> IRS Pub 15-A, Page 17.</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The publication also shows two great examples supporting your situation.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:42:53 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-ltd-benefit-payments/01/3731002#M1383238 MarianneC2 2026-01-22T00:42:53Z