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Calculate Social Security, Medicare, and total FICA taxes for employees and self-employed.

Annual Wages

Self-Employed? (0=No, 1=Yes)

SS = min(wages, $160,200) × 6.2% (12.4% self-employed). Medicare = wages × 1.45% (2.9% SE) + 0.9% over $200k.

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Retirement

What is the Social Security wage base for 2024?▼

The SS wage base is $160,200 for 2024. Earnings above this are exempt from the 6.2% SS tax.

Do self-employed pay double?▼

Yes. Self-employed individuals pay both the employee (6.2%+1.45%) and employer (6.2%+1.45%) shares, totaling 15.3%.

What is the additional Medicare tax?▼

A 0.9% surtax applies to wages and self-employment income exceeding $200,000 for single filers ($250,000 for married filing jointly).

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