Hives on dark skin. Hives on dark skin On dark skin, hives may be less visible but may still itch or burn. Angioedema. Angioedema Angioedema may cause large welts below the surface of the skin, particularly on the eyes and lips. Angioedema may also affect the hands, feet and throat.
1 15% on the first $44,701 of taxable income, +. 2  22% on the next $44,700 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income over $44,701 up to $89,401), +. 3  26% on the next $49,185 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income over $89,401 up to $138,586), +. 4  29% of taxable income over $138,586.
Social Security Tax. The Social Security tax is calculated as a fixed percentage of your gross pay. Usually the Social Security tax rate is 6.2 percent, but for 2011 and 2012, Congress lowered the rate for employees to 4.2 percent. There is an annually adjusted income cap. For example, in 2012 the cap increased from $106,800 to $110,100.