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The document provides instructions for Form 8959, which is used to calculate the Additional Medicare Tax owed by individuals whose income exceeds certain thresholds. It outlines the purpose of the form, who must file it, and details on how to determine the tax based on Medicare wages, RRTA compensation, and self-employment income. The document also includes information on withholding requirements, estimated tax payments, and specific instructions for completing the form.

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Who needs to fill out form 8959?

You should file Form 8959 if your Medicare or RRTA wages exceed $200,000 for single filers or $250,000 for joint filers. You should file Form 8959 if your self-employment earnings plus wages or RRTA income exceed the threshold amount for a particular filing status as shown on Form 8959.

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.

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Why does TurboTax say I have form 8959?

Well automatically add Form 8959 to your return if your income exceeds the threshold amount for your filing status.

How to calculate the additional Medicare tax?

What is the additional Medicare tax for 2025? The additional Medicare tax of 0.9% applies only to higher wage earners. It is paid in addition to the standard Medicare tax. An employee will pay 1.45% standard Medicare tax, plus the 0.9% additional Medicare tax, for a total of 2.35% of their income.

Who needs to file additional Medicare tax?

A 0.9% Additional Medicare tax applies to Medicare wages, self-employment income, and railroad retirement (RRTA) compensation that exceed the following threshold amounts based on filing status: $250,000 for married filing jointly; $125,000 for married filing separately; and. $200,000 for all other taxpayers.

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