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2. Federal Insurance Contributions Act - Wikipedia

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   Since 1990, the employee's share of the Social Security portion of the FICA tax has been 6.2% of gross compensation up to a limit that adjusts with inflation. [ a ] [ 9 ] The taxation limit in 2020 was $137,700 of gross compensation, resulting in a maximum Social Security tax for 2020 of $8,537.40. [ 7 ]

3. Medicare and Social Security funding: FICA taxes and trust ...

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   Here’s a breakdown of FICA taxes: Social Security tax: Both you and your employer contribute 6.2 percent of your wages up to a capped amount called the taxable maximum ($168,600 in 2024). This ...

4. Social Security Wage Base - Wikipedia

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   The Social Security tax is one component of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax (FICA) and Self-employment tax, the other component being the Medicare tax. It is also the maximum amount of covered wages that are taken into account when average earnings are calculated in order to determine a worker's Social Security benefit. In 2020, the ...

5. Here's Arguably the Most Important Social Security ... - AOL

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   In 2024, the maximum annual earnings subject to the Social Security portion of the FICA tax is $168,600. In 2025, this maximum taxable earnings will increase to $176,100.

6. What Is the FICA Tax Rate? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   FICA Tax Rate All told, with the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, 12.4% of your paycheck is paid to the government for Social Security taxes and another 2.9% for Medicare, for a total FICA tax ...

7. Income tax in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In addition to income tax, a wage earner would also have to pay Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax (FICA) (and an equal amount of FICA tax must be paid by the employer): $40,000 (adjusted gross income) $40,000 × 6.2% [37] = $2,480 (Social Security portion) $40,000 × 1.45% = $580 (Medicare portion)

8. Here Are the Workers Who Are Exempt From Paying Social ...

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   Being exempt from the taxes has benefits on the front end, but you should be mindful of how it affects your retirement income. ... called the "wage base limit." The wage base limit in 2024 is ...

9. How Much Is Self-Employment Tax? - AOL

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   The self-employment tax is comprised of two taxes: the Social Security tax and the Medicare tax (also known as the FICA tax). As of the tax year 2023, the FICA tax rate is 15.3% — that’s 12.4% ...