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.
Because beginning this year, Medicare taxes will be assessed on earnings up to $125,000 per year, nearly twice the $53,400 subject to Social Security taxes. Here's what's happening: Since 1967, when the Medicare program was established, a portion of our Social Security taxes has gone to pay for it every year. This year, of the 7.65% payroll tax employees and employers each contribute to Social Security, 6.2% is strictly for Social Security while the remaining 1.45% is for Medicare.