### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define contributions?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 503*, **contributions** is defined as:

> given such term by section 3306(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-GRANTS TO STATES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION**

