2014 form 8959-2025

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Form 8959 is used to report the Additional Medicare Tax for individuals with income exceeding certain thresholds based on their filing status. It includes calculations for unreported tips, wages, and self-employment income, and requires taxpayers to determine their additional tax liability by following specific instructions related to their income sources.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the 2014 Form 8959 in the editor.
Begin by entering your name(s) as shown on your tax return at the top of the form.
In Part I, report any unreported tips from Form 4137 and wages from Form 8919. Add these amounts together in line 3.
Refer to the filing status section and enter the appropriate threshold amount based on your status (e.g., $250,000 for married filing jointly).
Subtract line 5 from line 4. If the result is zero or less, enter -0-. This will help determine your Additional Medicare Tax.
Continue through Parts II to V, filling in Medicare wages and self-employment income as applicable, ensuring all calculations are accurate.
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Why am I being charged additional Medicare tax?

Additional Medicare tax applies to an individuals Medicare wages that exceed a threshold amount based on the taxpayers filing status. Employers are responsible for withholding the 0.9% Additional Medicare tax on an individuals wages paid in excess of $200000 in a calendar year, without regard to filing status.

Why does TurboTax say I have form 8959?

Form 8959 is used to calculate how much additional Medicare tax you may owe, depending on the type of income you earn. You should file Form 8959 if your Medicare or RRTA wages exceed $200,000 for single filers or $250,000 for joint filers.

Who needs to file form 8958?

There are nine community property states where married couples need Form 8958 if they file separate returns. Domestic partnerships in community property states like California, Nevada, Washington, and Wisconsin typically need to use Form 8958 to allocate their income.

Why do I have to pay additional Medicare tax on Medicare wages?

Started in 2013 as a part of the Affordable Care Act, it helps fund care for individuals with low incomes. The additional Medicare tax is an extra 0.9% tax on top of the standard tax payment for Medicare. It applies to taxpayers who earn over a set income threshold.

What is the IRS form 8959 used for?

Use Form 8959 to figure the amount of Additional Medicare Tax you owe and the amount of Additional Medicare Tax withheld by your employer, if any. You will carry the amounts to one of the following returns. Form 1040.

How to reduce additional Medicare tax?

1. Retirement Contributions. As mentioned earlier, contributions to a Traditional IRA or 401(k) reduce your taxable income, which can lower the amount of Medicare tax you owe. However, this reduction primarily benefits those who are just over the threshold for the additional 0.9% Medicare tax.

How do I avoid paying 3.8% Medicare surtax?

Look for ways to minimize your AGI. The lower your AGI (the number at the bottom of the TAX-FORM 1040) the lower the amount of your income will be subject to the 3.8% surtax. Need another reason to contribute to your retirement plan? Making contributions to your 401k, 403b or pension will lower your AGI.

Why do I pay Medicare tax if I am on Medicare?

The Medicare tax is a payroll tax that applies to all earned income in the United States and supports your health coverage when you become eligible for Medicare. Medicare taxes are used to help individuals with future Medicare costs and services once they become a Medicare beneficiary.

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