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.
FICA and Medicare Tax (Social Security Tax) Q & A What is FICA tax? (Federal Insurance Contribution Act) FICA Provides benefits for retired workers and their dependents as well as for disabled workers and their dependents. What is Medicare tax? Government service that helps provide healthcare for senior citizens and disabled U.S. citizens. Who has to pay FICA/Medicare tax? All employees except for the following: 1.) Any working student registered and attending classes worth 6 (six) or more credit hours 2.) Qualifying Nonresident Alien employees under tax treaty. How are FICA and Medicare tax calculated? FICA is 6.2% of Taxable Gross for employees and 6.2% for employers. Medicare is 1.45% of Taxable Gross up to $200,000 and 2.35% on wages over $200,000 What is the FICA cap for the current year? 2014- $117,000 There is no cap Medicare I am receiving Social Security Benefits do I still have to pay