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June 1, 2019
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Do I have to pay social security and medicare taxes on my employer's disability benefits.

  • June 1, 2019
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I have been receiving disability benefits for years but I can't remember if I have to pay social security and Medicare tax on them.

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JuttaS
Employee
June 1, 2019

If it's through a third-party insurer, you may have to pay taxes on it. It depends on the type of benefits, whether they were paid for with pre- or post-tax dollars, and other factors.

This IRS page has more info:

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/interest-dividends-other-types-of-income/life-insurance-disability-insuranc...