The leaves are quite edible, and often used raw in salads and cooked as greens. Older leaves have a stronger, sometimes objectionable flavor, and can be tough and stringy, but can be used to make tea. Plantain is very high in vitamins A and C and in calcium. Medicinally, Native Americans used plantain leaves to relieve the pain of bee stings and insect bites, stop the itching of poison ivy and other allergic rashes, and promote healing in sores and bruises.
With a few exceptions, all salaried income, up to an amount specifically determined by law (see tax rate table below), is subject to the Social Security payroll tax. All income over said amount is not taxed. In 2017, the maximum amount of taxable earnings was $127,200.
How Social Security Income is Taxed. 1  If youâre single and your total combined income for the year is between $25,000 and $34,000, then up to 50% of your benefits can be taxed. 2  If youâre single and your total combined income for the year is greater than $34,000, then up to 85% of your benefits can be taxed. If youâre married filing jointly and your total combined income for the year is between $32,000 and $44,000, then up to 50% of your benefits can be taxed. If youâre married filing jointly and your total combined income for the year is greater than $44,000, then up to 85% of your benefits can be taxed. SSA-1099: Youâll Need It. If youâre already receiving Social Security benefits, you can use your SSA-1099 form (Social Security Benefit Statement) to determine how much of your benefits ...