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My SSI deduction in very high...how do I decrease it?

My SSI deduction from my paycheck is almost 20% of my check, is there a way to decrease the amount of money is taken out, I mean I'll never see that money anyway by the time I reach retirement age...thanks to all.

Social Security deduction is a flat 6.2% unless you make more than $97,000 a year.

Most of us cringe to pay it because we know we will not benefit, but there is no way to reduce it unless you reduce your earnings.

I don't think you mean SSI, which is Supplemental Security Income and there is no SSI deduction.

There should not be a SSI deduction.

FICA consists of two portions:
Social Security 6.2%
Medicare 1.45%

Check with your employer's HR dept. The percentage of SS deducted is set but it isn't 20%. Either there is an error or you are miscalculating.

Probably a different tax. But if you want to pay less of that tax, then vote Republican.

Your what? Employees do not pay SSI. SSI is a form of federal welfare.

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