This shock has a length of approximately 25 inches. This shock has a length of approximately 16 inches because the measurement is taken to the base of the mount, where the threading starts. How to Measure a Vehicle for Shocks.
Taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) are composed of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes, also known as social security taxes, and the hospital insurance tax, also known as Medicare taxes. Different rates apply for these taxes. The current tax rate for social security is 6.2% for the employer and 6.2% for the employee, or 12.4% total. The current rate for Medicare is 1.45% for the employer and 1.45% for the employee, or 2.9% total.
MEDICARE TAX RATE. The Medicare portion of the FICA tax is 2.9%, of which half (1.45%) is paid by employees and the other half by employers. Unlike Society Security, there is no limit on the amount of wages subject to the Medicare portion of the tax.hereâs a problem with the FICA tax because Social Security and Medicare are so poorly run by the government. The government itself estimates that Social Security is underfunded by around 30%. Either payouts must decrease by 30%, or the minimum age to start receiving Social Security must rise from age 62.