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  1. October-20th-2008 05:40 PM #1
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    Default why can't I opt out of social security?

    just sayin - it appears I need to make over a certain amount per year to opt out (or not be taxed on it, but then I wouldnt get any SS).

    I, for one, will never ask for that money, and I look at my retirement as my responsibility.

    so whats the deal? is there a form I can sign or something?
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  2. October-20th-2008 05:46 PM #2
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    According to this you can't opt out:

    http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/...i=&p_topview=1
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  3. October-20th-2008 05:46 PM #3
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    this is Amurrica son..
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    Cause you have to support me in my old age within the pyramid scheme.

    Dang irresponsible youngsters.

    Where do you get the idea you can opt out anyway?
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    Two ways:

    1. You can hide so far out in the sticks, and not make any money or file taxes.

    2. You can give up your US citizenship and move to a different country.
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    because old people don't want to work until they die like the good old days
    Formerly known as "Liberty"
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  7. October-20th-2008 06:09 PM #7
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    To save you from starting a 'Why the hell did I opt out of social security' thread 40 years from now.
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  8. October-20th-2008 06:11 PM #8
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    Quote Originally Posted by Monte51Coleman View Post
    To save you from starting a 'Why the hell did I opt out of social security' thread 40 years from now.
    Seriously. You just might need that money some day.
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    Because the older retiring generation is entitled to our money
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    What the heck do you think this is, a free country?
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    Quote Originally Posted by GSF View Post
    Seriously. You just might need that money some day.
    You better not need that money some day because it won't be there
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    If you can figure out a way to opt out, let me know.
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    Hmm, get out of the country?

    The money won't be there anyways. Right now old people don't want to work until they die, so they're making us work forever. Talk about selfish, lol.
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    exactly the point. I look at the people social security is suppose to help now and in future generations and realize - if I dont take care of myself and my family, there is going to be nothing left for me.


    this IS america, so you should be able to opt out. I mean, that is 6.5% I could really use these days.

    and at anyone who is counting on social security in 40 years.
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    Default Re: why can't I opt out of social security?

    You could be self employed and paying 15%.

    Only 14 more yrs...damn I'm getting old
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