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5 CFR 839.903: What happens to the Social Security taxes I erroneously paid when my employer corrects my retirement coverage to CSRS?

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  1. Title 5—Administrative Personnel
  2. CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
  3. SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS
  4. PART 839—CORRECTION OF RETIREMENT COVERAGE ERRORS UNDER THE FEDERAL ERRONEOUS RETIREMENT COVERAGE CORRECTIONS ACT
  5. Subpart I—Social Security Taxes

(a) Except for the last 3 years, the money you erroneously paid into Social Security will remain to your credit in the Social Security fund. The Social Security Administration will include all but those last 3 years in determining your eligibility for, and the amount of, future benefits.

(b) The amount you paid into Social Security for the last 3 years will be used to help pay your CSRS retirement deductions.

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