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    Sep 20, 2006, 01:06 PM
    FICA Tax Exemption
    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?
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    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.
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