Tax return preparers. Choose your preparer carefully. If you pay someone to prepare your return, the preparer is required, under the law, to sign the return and fill in the other blanks in the Paid Preparer's area of your return. Remember, however, that you are still responsible for the accuracy of every item entered on your return. If there is any underpayment, you are responsible for paying it, plus any interest and penalty that may be due.

Employment tax withholding. Your wages are subject to withholding for income tax, social security, and Medicare even if you are receiving social security benefits.

Voluntary withholding. You may be able to have federal income tax withheld from your social security and equivalent railroad retirement benefits. See Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax under Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits.

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