Giving students an environment where they can explore learning in new and innovative ways is an exciting part of our future. But the main focus of this vision is that kids do matter...all children, everyone of them has the ability and opportunity to learn. We provide that in the Madison schools and look forward to a great future of success.
Image source: Getty Images. Social Security tax is one part of the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) tax, and it is assessed at a rate of 12.4%. This is split evenly between the employee and employer, and it applies to earned income up to $118,500 for 2016 -- resulting in a maximum Social Security tax of $14,694. The remainder of FICA tax goes to Medicare.
Social Security taxes provide benefits for retirees and disabled workers. As of 2012, the tax rate for Social Security is 4.2%. There is a limit on the amount of income subject to Social Security tax each year.The limit was $110,100 in 2012, according to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.our gross pay is the amount you actually earn. Your take-home pay is your gross pay minus various deductions including taxes such as Social Security, Medicare and your federal and state income tax withholding.