American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Plantersville, MS. In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Plantersville, MS was 2. Asian Population in Plantersville, Mississippi. At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 0.
In addition to the amount withheld from its employees for Social Security taxes, the employer must contribute/remit an additional amount, which is an expense for the employer. In the year 2018, the employer's portion of the Social Security tax is 6.2% of the first $128,400 of an employee's annual wages and salary. For example, if an employee earns $40,000 of wages, the entire $40,000 is subject to the Social Security tax. This means that in addition to the withholding of $2,480, the employer must also pay $2,480.
As in prior years, there is no limit to the wages subject to the Medicare tax; therefore all covered wages are still subject to the 1.45% tax. The FICA tax rate, which is the combined social security tax rate of 6.2% and the Medicare tax rate of 1.45%, remains at 7.65% for 2010. The maximum social security tax employees and employers will each pay in 2010 is $6,621.60. This is unchanged from the 2009 maximum.