A fluid at its saturation temperature can exist in two phas-. es: as a liquid or vapor; or as a mixture of both. Liquid and. vapor at its saturation temperature is referred to, respectively, as saturated liquid and saturated vapor. In the case of water, it exists at 212Â°F as liquid water; as a mixture of liquid and. vapor (steam); or as a vapor. Heating Up. A tea kettle provides an excellent example of what happens. when water is heated to its boiling temperature. As water. boils it converts to steam; the temperature of the steam leav-.
NOTE: The 7.65% tax rate is the combined rate for Social Security and Medicare. The Social Security portion (OASDI) is 6.20% on earnings up to the applicable taxable maximum amount (see below).
FICA taxes consist of Social Security tax and Medicare tax. In 2012, the FICA tax rate is 5.65 percent, which breaks down to 4.2 percent for Social Security and 1.45 percent for Medicare.Employers calculate the FICA tax using your gross pay.There is an annual wage limit for Social Security tax.ICA taxes consist of Social Security tax and Medicare tax. In 2012, the FICA tax rate is 5.65 percent, which breaks down to 4.2 percent for Social Security and 1.45 percent for Medicare.