Even with a properly-working filtration system, sanitizers at their recommended levels, and a watchful eye, algae blooms can still develop. Algae spores can enter a pool in a variety of different ways, but is most commonly introduced into a pool through wind, rain, dirt, and even on a swimmerâs body or bathing suit.
Employers are responsible for withholding and reporting the 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax, which became effective in 2013. If an employer fails to withhold the correct amount from wages it pays to an employee, the employer may be liable for the amount not withheld and subject to applicable penalties. Background.
This process gives the employee a tax break since it reduces the amount of wages subject to Medicare tax. If the employee has no pretax deductions, her entire gross pay is also her Medicare wages. Calculate Medicare tax at 1.45 percent of the employee's Medicare wages to arrive at the amount of tax to withhold. Notably, the employer pays an equal portion of Medicare tax.