Madison school district enjoys budgetary success. Near the start of the 2010s, Madison District Public Schools moved out of deficit, bringing its expenditures in line with its revenues. Since then, the district has continued to improve its financial picture by leaps and bounds.
The Social Security tax rate is assessed on all types of income earned by an employee including salaries, wages, and bonuses. However, there is an income limit to which the tax rate is applied. For 2017, the Social Security tax is taken from income up to an annual limit of $127,200. Any amount earned above $127,200 is Social Security tax-free.
You may have to pay taxes on some of your Social Security benefits, but this generally only happens if you have significant taxable income in addition to Social Security. Depending on your income, you could have to pay your federal income tax rate on up to 85% of your Social Security benefits. Here's a rundown of the Social Security tax rules, applicable income limits, and a calculator that can help you determine how much of your Social Security benefits may be taxable.