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Originally Posted by Cliff Fr
I was looking at the SSA statement today of my cola increase and my total deductions and benefit amount. I noticed a line item titled "income tax deduction for non-citzens". I was unaware that non-citizens were eligible for social security retirement benefits. Am I mistaken?
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If they earn the benefit by paying FICA taxes, or qualify as the insured dependent of a number holder, citizens of any nation, or of no nation can receive Social Security benefits. Their residence in some foreign countries such as North Korea will cause suspension of payments.
Social Security is just an insurance plan the indemnifies against the loss of earned income due to retirement, death, or disability.