FICA Taxes on Bar Stipend Forum
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jlo_10
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FICA Taxes on Bar Stipend
I am not returning to the firm that paid me a Bar stipend. Is it normal practice for that firm to bill me for the FICA taxes that they apparently paid on the stipend? My offer letter mentions that, if I don't return to the firm, I agree to "reimburse the firm for any stipend/bar-related fees." However, it is not at all clear to me that a "tax" is the same thing as a "fee." Anyone have any insight on this? Much appreciated.
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UnfrozenCaveman
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Re: FICA Taxes on Bar Stipend
Not an expert on this, but my initial thought is that the firm wouldn't be liable for the FICA tax if the stipend is returned.jlo_10 wrote:I am not returning to the firm that paid me a Bar stipend. Is it normal practice for that firm to bill me for the FICA taxes that they apparently paid on the stipend? My offer letter mentions that, if I don't return to the firm, I agree to "reimburse the firm for any stipend/bar-related fees." However, it is not at all clear to me that a "tax" is the same thing as a "fee." Anyone have any insight on this? Much appreciated.
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dabigchina
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Re: FICA Taxes on Bar Stipend
Just so I understand: they are asking you to reimburse the employer's portion of FICA? If so, that seems strange very strange.
edit: didn't mean to anon. mods, feel free to unanon me.
edit: didn't mean to anon. mods, feel free to unanon me.
Last edited by QContinuum on Wed Sep 18, 2019 5:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: Deanoned at poster's request.
Reason: Deanoned at poster's request.
