Statute of limitations on Social Security contributions – what is worth knowing?

Paying Social Security contributions is one of the obligations of every entrepreneur – you have to pay them not only for your employees, but also for yourself. If you are in arrears with your payment, the Social Insurance Institution will charge interest, may impose a fine on you or even take you to court. According to current law, the statute of limitations for Social Security contributions for an employee or yourself is five years. What else is worth remembering? Check it out!
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What is the statute of limitations?


What are the penalties for not paying Social Security?


Are Social Security contributions subject to the statute of limitations?


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When are Social Security contributions not time-barred?


What is the interruption of the statute of limitations for Social Security contributions?


Social Security’s statute of limitations calculator, interest


Overdue Social Security contributions – statute of limitations or not? Step by step


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Is it possible to write off Social Security contributions?


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