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1 Updated - What are the tax, benefit and earning (COLA) amounts for 2009?
2 Do I have to pay income tax on my Social Security benefits?
3 What is maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes for 2009?
4 Can I have federal taxes withheld from my Social Security check?
5 If I receive benefits, do I continue to pay Social Security tax on my earnings?
6 What is the Social Security tax rate?
7 I no longer work in the U.S., can I have a Social Security tax refund?
8 How do I get a form to have income tax withheld from my Social Security check?
9 When were Social Security benefits first subject to income tax?
10 Are Supplemental Security Income benefits taxable?
11 Do I have to pay Social Security tax on the money I earn doing housework?
12 What does FICA mean and why are Social Security taxes called FICA contributions?
13 If I paid maximum tax and change jobs, should a new employer deduct tax?
14 Why can't I invest my Social Security taxes into an IRA plan?
15 Can members of religious groups be exempt from Social Security?
16 Can I have state or local tax withheld from my Social Security benefit?
17 I am receiving Social Security benefits and I recently went back to work. Do I have to pay Social Security (FICA) taxes on my income?
18 I don’t agree with the tax information IRS gave Social Security. Can I just bring a copy of my tax return to my local office?
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