Yes.  A portion of disability benefits is considered taxable income for both the Federal Income Tax and FICA (Social Security).  The portion of the benefits payment that is taxable is that portion attributable to the employer's disability contribution.  The worker's share of FICA is deducted from State Plan benefit payments.  The employer is liable for the employer's share of FICA.  Federal income tax is withheld only if requested by the claimant.

No. You don't pay federal, state or local income tax on TD benefits. Also you don't pay Social Security, taxes, union dues or retirement fund contributions.

About 20 percent of people who get Social Security have to pay taxes on their benefits. This provision affects only people who have substantial income in addition to their Social Security. If you file a federal tax return as an individual, and your combined income* is between $25,000 and $34,000, you may have to pay taxes on 50 percent of your Social Security benefits. If your combined income* is above $34,000, up to 85 percent of your Social Security benefits is subject to income tax.

Yes. Any unemployment insurance benefits you receive are fully taxable income if you are required to file a tax return. At the time you file your claim, you may elect to have the department withhold state and/or federal tax on the benefits you receive. You may change this withholding election one time during the year. The department will send you a 1099-G form at the end of the calendar year showing how much in benefits you received during the previous year.

This depends on who paid the insurance premiums. If the insured paid the premiums with after-tax dollars, then the disability benefits will be received income tax-free. If an employer paid for part or all of the premiums then an equivalent portion of the benefits paid to the employee are usually taxable. Consult your accountant or tax adviser to make sure you fully understand this aspect of disability coverage.

Any UI benefits you receive are taxable income. You will be issued Form 1099G at the end of January showing the amount of benefits paid to you, as well as any federal income tax withheld at the time the benefits were paid. The amount on the 1099G is not reduced by any repayments you may have made for overpaid benefits.

Your LTD benefits may or may not be taxable, depending on the circumstances. If you pay no premiums on the group policy, or pay premiums with before-tax dollars, the benefits are fully taxable as income. If the policy is a group policy on which you and your employer split the cost of the premiums, then you can only reduce your tax liability by the percentage of premiums paid.

If you are totally disabled from all forms of employment, it is theoretically possible for you to receive wage-loss benefits for the rest of your life. This, however, is unlikely to occur. If your injury occurred after June 24, 1996, and you have received one hundred and four weeks of total disability benefits, the company has the right to require you to submit to a medical examination to determine the extent of your permanent impairment.

I would talk to an attorney before filing, but you can file yourself, too. As soon as you become disabled, and are working erratically or not working, you may apply for disability at any Social Security office. You may also apply by phone. The best way to start is to call 1-800-772-1213. Most people who are comfortable writing answers find that a telephone appointment is the easiest way to file. If you are not comfortable with a lot of writing, set an appointment to apply in person.

If you have been told by a physician that you have pneumoconiosis or other lung problems, you may have questions about whether you are eligible for any compensation from the Federal Government. The Federal Black Lung Benefits Program is completely separate from the State Workers’ Compensation programs. Some miners may qualify for one program and not the other.

Members who are injured in the line of duty are eligible to receive a disability benefit of at least $300 a month for as long as the member is unable to perform his/her duties.

Tuition Assistance for undergraduate education is NOT taxable. However, Tuition Assistance for graduate education for employees, spouses, and dependent children IS subject to Federal and State income tax and FICA. Tuition Assistance benefits for graduate courses will be treated as taxable income as required by Federal law.

Waivers on SLRP obligations may be granted by the Secretary of DHH in the event of death, physical or mental disability resulting in the permanent inability of the participant to perform the service, bankruptcy, or at the request of the placement agency for a justifiable cause. Suspensions of the SLRP contract obligations may be made for up to six months in the event of temporary physical or mental disability or for other justifiable causes.

Unemployment benefits are considered taxable income for both Federal and State Income Tax purposes. In most cases no income tax is deducted from your payment until a release form with your signature is received. You may elect to withhold federal income taxes, federal and North Dakota income taxes, or no taxes. The withholding of North Dakota income tax only is not an option. If you choose withholding, Federal income taxes will be withheld at a 10% rate. North Dakota income tax is 2%.

Yes, except for the portion of your benefit based on the contributions in your account that were actually paid by you from after-tax dollars, your entire benefit is subject to federal and state income tax. If you reside in another state your lump sum or monthly benefit would be subject to the state income tax laws in your state of residence. A Tax Liability on WRS Benefits brochure is available that provides information about federal and Wisconsin state income tax liabilities.