Do you pay social securities taxes on stock earnings?

If you make money on a stock deal, do you just capitol gains tax or do you also social securties and mediacare tax on the earning?

Answers:
Capital gains are not subject to FICA. Only earned income such as wages and Sch C income and the like.
No SS tax.
NO. These taxes only apply to EARNED income. That could be from a job (W-2) or self-employment.

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