Together the FICA tax is 15.3% of all wages that you earn. The social security tax is paid only on the first $176,100 of your ...

This article was expert reviewed by Lisa Niser, EA, an enrolled agent and tax advisor. FICA taxes are withheld from paychecks to fund Social Security and Medicare programs. They are mandatory for ...

This tax goes towards funding Medicare. If you are self-employed, you’re responsible for the entire FICA tax, meaning you pay both the employee and employer share, totaling 12.4 percent for ...

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FICA taxes, which fund Social Security and Medicare, are automatically withheld from employee paychecks. FICA taxes total 15.3%, with employees paying 7.65% of their wages and employers matching ...