15 March 2010 [Monday] @ March 15, 2010 edit
I'm under 18 in MA, but my job still takes taxes out of my check?
  • is that right, is there anyway that I can get that money back?


  • when I was 11 years old I had a part time job and they took Tax and SS out ,, God bless that old woman back in 64 she taught me about money , now if I could learn how to spelll


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  • It's required by law. Some you will never get back in the form of cash immediately. Social Security and Medicare I believe. No matter how poor you are, those come out no matter what.

    You filled out a W-4 when you started your job. At the end of the year, you will get a W-2 either handed to you or in the mail. I would give it to your parents, because they can claim you on their tax return, and will need that, because it's reported as income.

    One thing you can do is change your W-4 so you are having Single and 9 deductions taken. The government doesn't look at that form, only your employer does. It gives you more immediate money. However, it may mess up your parents taxes, as they may end up having to pay more. And if you don't have enough taken out of your paycheck each pay period, the government will sometimes penalize you for it. So talk it over with your parents.


  • Liability for income taxes is based upon your income, not your age. In fact, if you are a dependent you'll generally pay HIGHER taxes than someone who is not a dependent since you lose your personal exemption and therefore will have higher taxable income.

    You'll only get a refund if more tax was withheld that your tax liability. On your Federal return, if your income as a dependent is over $5,450 then you will have some tax liability and won't get it all back. MA starts taxing you at a lower level so the threshold there will be lower.

    The FICA and Medicare taxes withheld are not refundable. Everyone has to pay those.


  • All employers are required to take taxes out of your paycheck. Age doesn't have anything to do with taxes.
    You could possibly get a refund when you file your taxes.


  • Nope, they are supposed to. Most of my friends work, and same happens to them.


  • Welcome to the wonderful world of tax. As long as you are working, payroll taxes will be taken out of your check.

    It has to do with that funny law Pres. Kennedy pushed thru.

    regards,
    Texian (where there is no income tax)


  • tastes like sugar baby,

    If you did not make enough earnings you will get back your federal withholdings and your state withholdings. You will not get back your Fica and Medicare.

    They will take taxes out based upon how you filled out your W-4.










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