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Pennsylvania

Goonch

(3,935 posts) Thu Jul 10, 2025, 12:35 PM Jul 10

Any PA resident paying federal taxes on Social Security Benefits alone? [View all]

A 65 yo unemployed friend seeking to apply for Social Security Benefits was told by an SS employee that she would have to pay federal taxes on her benefits.

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Any PA resident paying federal taxes on Social Security Benefits alone? [View all] Goonch Jul 10 OP

This is just a general response I got. Not just for PA dhol82 Jul 10 #1

They take FICA out before any other taxes therefore you must pay the federal taxes at the end of the year. Srkdqltr Jul 10 #2

You don't pay FICA on SS benefits, only wages MichMan Jul 10 #4

I knew i was wrong. Should not have answered at all. But we pay taxes on SS. Every year. Srkdqltr Jul 10 #5

They should consult with an accountant. I was one for 40 years. twodogsbarking Jul 10 #3