In general, personality consists of the recurring patterns of thoughts, emotions, characteristics, and behaviors that make a person unique. It arises from within each individual and remains fairly consistent and permanent throughout life. Research suggests that personality is also influenced by biological processes and needs.
If your total income is more than the base amount, you might owe some tax on your Social Security benefits. You can use the worksheet in the Form 1040 Instructions, or efile.com, to find out exactly how much of your Social Security income is taxable.
Enacted in 1935, FICA provides for Social Security under Title II of the act. The ability to tax income to fund Social Security is provided in Title VIII. According to the Social Security Administration, the provisions for collecting FICA taxes were given under the Internal Revenue Code by amendments adopted in 1939.