If an employee holds two jobs during the year, an overwithholding of FICA tax always results.

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Overwithholding of FICA tax does not always result from holding two jobs. FICA taxes are calculated separately by each employer based on the wages paid by them, without considering the earnings from the other job. Overwithholding could occur if combined earnings exceed the Social Security wage base limit, but it's not automatic or always the case.

If an Employee Holds Two Jobs During the Year, an Overwithholding