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Are earnings in excess of the social security base amount are not taxed?
They are not subject to the Social Security tax. But they are subject to all other taxes including Medicare tax, federal income tax, and state income tax.
What is the limit on earnings subject to a medicare tax deduction?
I suspect you mean wages subject to the FICA contribution/payment. (The payment is generally NOT deductible in determining taxable income). The maximum amount of wages subject to the social security tax for 2007 is $97,500. There is no limit on the amount of wages subject to the Medicare tax. === === The maximum amount of wages subject to the social security tax for 2008 is $102,000. There is no limit on the amount of wages subject to the Medicare tax. 2009 The maximum amount is $106,800, no limit to the medicare tax. Remember. the wage to be taxed is determined using different definitions of income than in other things (like income subject to income tax).
Are IRA withdrawals subject to medicare tax?
IRA withdrawals are subject to neither Medicare nor Social Security tax.
Employer pay MEdicare tax?
Employer and employee each contribute the 1.45% amount for the medicare insurance on all of your gross earnings for the year. The combined amount is would be 2.9% on all of your gross earning for the year.
How much taxes do i have to pay if im self employed?
In 2009, you will pay the regular state and federal tax rates on all of your income, including your self-employment income. In addition, you will pay a Social Security tax of 12.4% on the first $106,800 of your net self-employment earnings (reduced by other earnings subject to SS) and a Medicare tax of 2.9% of your net self-employment earnings with no limit. You should also investigate whether you need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to avoid possible penalties for underpayment.
Are bonus subject to social security and medicare tax?
Yes, bonuses are like wages. They are subject to the same income and Medicare taxes.
For which of the following taxes is there no ceiling on the amount of employee annual earnings subject to the tax?
celling tax
What is the maximum income one can earn and still keep medicare?
For 2009 and 2010 ALL of your qualified gross earned income will be subject to the medicare insurance tax amount.
What is the Medicare tax rate?
The medicare tax amount that is withheld by the employer is 1.45 % of all earned income. And the employer matches the 1.45 % for a total of 2.9 % form the employee medicare tax. The self employed taxpayer pays 2.9 % for the medicare tax on all of the net profit from the business operation.
How much do you have to make before they take federal taxs out?
The first $1 of your gross earnings will have some social security and medicare taxes withheld. FICA stands for "Federal Insurance Contributions Act." It's the tax withheld from your gross earnings salary or your NET profit from your self-employment income that funds the Social Security and Medicare programs. The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax for social security benefits (SSB or SSDI). All mean the same thing. For the tax year 2010 the social security and medicare tax is withheld by your employer payroll department from your first dollar of your gross earnings at the 7.65% rate. The 7.65% amount is matched by your employer for a total of 15.3% contribution to the SSA insurance trustee. Then you will also have other federal income tax amounts and other items that your employer payroll department will be required to withhold from your gross earnings before you will be issued your NET TAKE HOME paycheck. You should ask the employer payroll department for the amounts that they will have to withhold from your gross earnings.
What is the 2010 Social Security tax cap?
The 2010 cap is the same as in 2009, $106,800.00, at which point the Social Security amount withheld would be $6,621.60 (6.2%). There is no cap on the Medicare insurance contribution, so the 1.45% amount will continue to be withheld on all earnings, and will be matched by your employer at the 1.45% rate for a total 3.90% for the year. For more information, click on the Related Link, below.
What is the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax for 2010?
The 2010 cap is the same as in 2009, $106,800.00, at which point the Social Security amount withheld would be $6,621.60 (6.2%). There is no cap on the Medicare insurance contribution, so the 1.45% amount will continue to be withheld on all earnings, and will be matched by your employer at the 1.45% rate for a total 3.90% for the year.
