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

5 C.F.R. § 839.903
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01
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(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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