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.
Social Security and Medicare. Since this is income from work, you have to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on it. As of 2015, the Social Security tax rate was 6.2 percent of all wages up to $118,500. That's $7,347. The Medicare tax was 1.45 percent of all wages. On a $1 million salary, that's $14,500.Finally, all wages over $200,000 are subject to the Additional Medicare Tax of 0.9 percent. You have to pay this tax on $800,000 worth of income, which comes out to $7,200. Total tax for Social Security and Medicare: $29,047.s of 2015, the Social Security tax rate was 6.2 percent of all wages up to $118,500. That's $7,347. The Medicare tax was 1.45 percent of all wages. On a $1 million salary, that's $14,500.