The Streptococcus bovis/Streptococcus equinus complex includes four major species that all belong to group D streptococci (GDS); this taxonomy was established in 2003 and is summarized in the Table (table 1) [1].
For 2014, the self-employment tax rate is 15.3 percent. The rate is divided into two parts: 12.4 percent for social security and 2.9 percent for Medicare. But as a self-employed individual, you are considered both the employer and the employee, which makes the entire self-employment tax burden yours.
Self-Employment Taxes. You must pay a self-employment tax of 13.3 percent as of 2012; the normal rate of 15.3 percent was temporarily reduced starting in 2011. This covers your Social Security and Medicare taxes. Employees pay less than this, because employers pay a portion of their Social Security and Medicare.elf-Employment Taxes. You must pay a self-employment tax of 13.3 percent as of 2012; the normal rate of 15.3 percent was temporarily reduced starting in 2011. This covers your Social Security and Medicare taxes. Employees pay less than this, because employers pay a portion of their Social Security and Medicare.