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MED tax is the tax that is paid to Medicare. FICA tax is the tax paid to pay for Social Security benefits.

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What is the maximum fica tax for 2011?

The maximum FICA tax for 2011: Employee 5.65% Employer 7.65% SSI: Employee 4.20% Employer 6.20% MED: Employee 1.45% Employer 1.45% Income subject to SSI tax: $106,800 Employee $4,485.60 Employer $6,621.60


What is the maximum fica in 2011?

The maximum FICA tax for 2011: Employer 7.65% SSI: Employee 4.20% Employer 6.20% MED: Employee 1.45% Employer 1.45% Income subject to SSI tax: $106,800 Employee $4,485.60 Employer $6,621.60


What is fica-med?

What's the meaning og "fica me" in spanish


What is the purpose of a FICA tax?

A Fica tax has several different purposes that serve different people. A Fica tax serves to finance government educational programs and developmental projects. A Fica tax also provides those who are disabled and/or retired with insurance.


Who pays FICA taxes?

employers pay the fica tax


How do you calculate FICA tax?

You do not calculate FICA tax by asking Answers.com. You calculate the FiCA tax by going to the Internal Revenue Web Site and looking at the information on their form. Then you plug your numbers into their formula.


Is FICA tax the same as the social security tax?

Yes, plus Medicare tax. FICA is the acronym for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.


Is FICA - Med withheld when a person is on Medicare?

I am over 65, and on Medicare. I am also still working, and being paid wages. FICA- Med is still withheld from my paycheck. You should expect that as well.


How do you calculated fica?

You do not calculate FICA tax by asking Answers.com. You calculate the FiCA tax by going to the Internal Revenue Web Site and looking at the information on their form. Then you plug your numbers into their formula.


When do you stop paying FICA for the year?

The maximum amount of wages subject to the FICA-Social Security tax for 2009 is $106,800. There is no limit on the amount of wages subject to the FICA-Medicare tax.


What is a purpose of a fica tax?

The fica is taken out of your paychecks and added to the Social Security fund.


When did fica tax split into social security and medicare tax?

1996