How do you make TurboTax understand that Canadian residents do not have to pay Social security tax

I am a US citizen but I live in Canada. How can I make TurboTax understand that I don't have to pay Social Security Tax? It looks like TurboTax just can't handle this scenario. I may have to get paper forms, fill them out and mail them

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Apr 13, 2025 9:22:55 AM

If you are self-employed and overed by the US/Canada Totalization agreement you must file by mail and attach your Certificate of Coverage. Information on how to obtain the certificate can be found HERE.

You will also need to edit the Self-employment tax before printing the return by following these steps: How do I pay zero Social Security (SS) taxes due to Totalization Agreement? .

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How do you make TurboTax understand that Canadian residents do not have to pay Social security tax