No. The last increase was in 2008; there will be no change for 2010 or 2011.
For the year 2004 the maximum earnings subject to the 6.2% social security tax was 87,900. For the year 2004 the amount was 5449.80 maximum contribution amount to the OASDI program social security benefit program.
In 1990, the Social Security contribution base was $51,300. One Social Security work credit cost $520 in earned wages, for a maximum of four credits per year at $2080.
6.2%
The maximum withholding amount for a W4 form is determined by the IRS and can vary based on your filing status and other factors. It is the highest amount of money that can be withheld from your paycheck for federal taxes.
For 2009, the Social Security Withholding tax (OASDI) is 6.20% on wages up to $106,800. Doing the math the maximum social security withholding is $6,621.60. If you have more than one employer in 2009 and your combined earnings exceed $106,800 the combined withholding can exceed $6,621.60 as EACH employer is required to deduct 6.20% of earnings up to $106,800. You will get back any amount over $6,621.60 when you file your taxes as excess social security taxes, or your employer will stop withholding any amounts above $6,621.60 from your paycheck. There is an additional 1.45% for Medicare which has no cap on the amount of withholding. The combined OASDI and Medicare tax of 7.65% is commonly referred to as the Social Security Withholding tax.
To ensure you are getting the maximum withholding on your W-4 form, you can indicate on the form that you want the maximum amount withheld from each paycheck. This can help you avoid owing taxes at the end of the year.
When you have one employer the amount of FICA ((OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance) for your social security would stop once your wages with the withheld social security amount reach 106800 and social security amount withheld would be 6621.60 If you need other information about the social security history you use the below enclosed website address to start with for some history. socialsecurity.gov/kids/history.htm
You do not have anyone withholding social security and medicare taxes from a self employed taxpayer income. If you are a self employed taxpayer then you are responsible for all of your own FICA self employment taxes of 15.3% plus any income taxes on your net profit from your business operation at your marginal tax rate. Your first 106800 maximum amount of net profit from the business operation will be subject to the social security tax and your maximum social security payment amount would be 6621.60 All of your net profit from your business operation will be subject to the Medicare tax of 2.90% with no cap.
To adjust your Social Security withholding amount, you'll need to complete and submit a new Form W-4 to your employer. This form allows you to specify your withholding preferences, including any adjustments to your federal income tax withholding. It's important to review your financial situation and consult with a tax professional if necessary to ensure you're making the right adjustments. Once submitted, your employer will update your withholding based on the new information provided.
Because that is the withholding tax rules for the insurance program that the contribution amount are paying for.
None, of course. Just like there is maximum amount of tax you can pay - based on their is no maximum amount of income you can earn....all withholding is how you pay the tax in installments when an mployee...if you weren't an employee, but self employed...you would have to make estimated tax payments at least quarterly...and there is no max on that either.
To adjust withholding for taxes, you can submit a new W-4 form to your employer. This form allows you to specify the amount of taxes you want withheld from your paycheck. You can increase or decrease the withholding based on your tax situation to ensure you are paying the right amount of taxes throughout the year.