<prompt> Human: Hello PF! Every year, I max out my Social Security tax payment and my last few paychecks of the year give me a greater return. I usually consider it like a nice little bonus at the end of the year. This year, my company was aquired and while we still have the exact same payroll department who Ive known for years , I will have a new W2 and I will overpay my SS Taxes this year. I asked if there was a way they could adjust withholdings or anything I can do that will offset it where I wont need to pay the SS tax this year but they insisted there is no way they can do this.My question is: Is this true? Ive had problems with the payroll department in the past and I want to make sure there is really nothing I can do, and it isnt their laziness. I know I will get it back on my tax return next April, but why should I wait months and let the government owe me thouands? Thank you.  <response>: If its a new company, I dont think they have the authority to not withhold FICA taxes. I understand that youve paid up to the max, but thats technically with a different company, so with the new guys, youre at zero. Heres what the IRS has to say 