The Christmas Cove Dyke of coastal Maine, USA, and regional sources ... by McHone, J. Gregory; Hussey, Arthur M., II; West, David P., Jr.; Bailey, David G. / Atlantic Geology.
Social security and Medicare taxes have different rates and only the social security tax has a wage base limit. The wage base limit is the maximum wage subject to the tax for the year. Determine the amount of withholding for social security and Medicare taxes by multiplying each payment by the employee tax rate. There are no withholding allowances for social security and Medicare taxes.
Social Security (FICA) and Medicare Deduction A taxpayer may claim a deduction for the amount contributed in the taxable year to FICA or a Railroad Retirement Plan, or to a U.S. or Massachusetts Retirement fund up to $2,000. Medicare premiums deducted from social security benefits or retirement payments are not an allowable deduction since the benefits are not included in gross income. 2  Nonresidents and part-year residents may claim this deduction only if it is directly related to taxable income reported on Form 1-NR/PY.