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.
Calculate Social Security tax. The tax rate for Social Security is 12.40 percent of gross earnings, of which the employee pays half, or 6.20 percent. Multiply gross earnings by 6.20 percent to find the Social Security tax to be deducted from the employee's pay. Find the amount of Medicare tax.