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FICA taxes aren't usually deductible on your return. The Federal Insurance Contributions Act imposes both a Social Security tax and a Medicare tax on income you earn from working during the year. When you work as an employee, you split the tax with your employer and your employer simply takes it out of your paycheck.hough self-employment taxes include the same taxes -- Social Security and Medicare -- as FICA taxes, they're treated differently on your income taxes. See, when you're self-employed, you pay the equivalent of both the employer and the employee portion of the FICA 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