Social Security Deduction Appeal

Summary

You can appeal a deduction from your Social Security payments due to a tax return error. Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to request a review and file Form SSA-561, the Request for Reconsideration. Seek help from a tax professional to correct the error on your tax return. For assistance with completing Form SSA-561, ensure you provide personal information, explain the reason for reconsideration, attach supporting documents, and sign the form. You can find the form on the SSA website.

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I had over $* deducted from my social security payments due to an error on my tax return. Can I appeal this?
Hi ****,
Yes, you can appeal the deduction from your Social Security payments. Here are the steps you can take:
- **Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA):** Explain the error and request a review.
- **File Form SSA-*:** This is the Request for Reconsideration form.
- **Seek Help from a Tax Professional:** They can assist in correcting the tax return error.
Have you already contacted the SSA about this issue?
Not yet
Hi ****,
Here are your next steps:
- **Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA):** Call them at *-*-*-* to explain the error and request a review.
- **File Form SSA-*:** This is the Request for Reconsideration form, which you can find on the SSA website.
Would you like more details on how to complete Form SSA-*?
Yes
Hi ****,
Here's a brief guide on how to complete Form SSA-* (Request for Reconsideration):
- **Personal Information:** Fill in your full name, social security number, and contact information.
- **Reason for Reconsideration:** Clearly explain the error and why you believe the deduction was incorrect.
- **Supporting Documents:** Attach any documents that support your claim (e.g., corrected tax return).
- **Signature:** Sign and date the form.
You can find Form SSA-* on the [SSA website](https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-*.pdf).
Would you like assistance with any specific section of the form?
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance with any specific section of the form, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your appeal!