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LutheranChick
Sep 20, 2006, 01:06 PM
Is it possible for retired persons collecting social security benefits to be exempt from FICA Tax w/h on earnings? If so, what conditions must be met, if any?

AtlantaTaxExpert
Sep 20, 2006, 04:31 PM
Negative.

If you have earned income, you must pay Social Security and Medicare or, if you are self-employed, self-employment taxes.