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    billevan Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 9, 2009, 05:20 PM
    Social security taxes for short term disability
    Hi,
    I have been out on short term disability for the past 3 months. I have been receiving checks from a third party provider that my company pays the on. They have been taking out all the taxes for each pay check including social security. Today I received my bonus check which deducted out the max for the year (2009) on social security ($6621.60). So now I have deducted out of my pay checks between STD and my company in excess of about $2,200.
    My question is, how can I get this money back, since I have already had the max deducted from my pay? Does anyone know what recourse I have?

    Thanks
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    Apr 9, 2009, 06:32 PM

    File your tax return. The disability payments you received for which your employer paid the insurance is taxable income.
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    Jun 9, 2009, 10:08 AM
    I assume you meant 2008, not 2009, in your original post.

    If your Social Security was over-withheld, you can claim a refund on Line #65 of the Form 1040. If you failed to do this, amend your return using Form 1040X.

    If you need professional help, contact me at [email protected].
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