Hearing on Social Security and Payroll Tax Compliance for State and Local Governments
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The hearing addresses the administrative burden and potential tax compliance errors that affect the Social Security coverage and retirement benefits of millions of state and local government employees.
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State and local government employees
These employees are subject to specific payroll tax compliance rules that determine their Social Security coverage and future retirement benefits.
Social Security Administration
The agency is responsible for managing coverage and addressing the administrative complexities discussed in the hearing.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 29, 2017, by the House Ways and Means Subcommittees on Social Security and Oversight.
- Approximately 75% of state and local government employees are covered by Social Security.
- State and local government employees were originally excluded from Social Security coverage due to constitutional concerns.
- The hearing examined why payroll tax compliance and Social Security coverage for these employees remain complex.
- The subcommittee discussed the legacy of the Ticket to Work Act of 1999.
- The record includes written questions for the record directed to the Social Security Administration and the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division.
- The Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians provided a public submission for the record.
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Why It Matters
The hearing addresses the administrative burden and potential tax compliance errors that affect the Social Security coverage and retirement benefits of millions of state and local government employees.
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Discoveries
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Historical Exclusion of Public Workers
The hearing highlights that the current complexity in public sector Social Security coverage stems from original constitutional exclusions that were only partially addressed over time.
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