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The document is Form 8959, used for reporting the Additional Medicare Tax owed by individuals based on their income. It outlines the calculation of this tax for various income types, including Medicare wages, self-employment income, and railroad retirement compensation. The form provides specific thresholds for different filing statuses and instructions for completing the form as part of federal tax returns.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the 8959 tax 2017 form in the editor.
Begin by entering your name(s) as shown on your return at the top of the form. This is essential for proper identification.
In Part I, input your Medicare wages and tips from Form W-2, box 5. If you have multiple W-2s, sum these amounts.
Proceed to calculate your Additional Medicare Tax by subtracting the threshold amount based on your filing status from line 4. Enter this result in line 6.
Continue through Parts II to V, filling in each section as required. Ensure you multiply and add correctly as indicated in the instructions for each part.
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At what income do you stop paying Medicare tax?

There is no maximum earnings amount for Medicare tax. You must pay Medicare tax on all your earnings. See Retirement Benefits: Maximum Taxable Earnings for more information.

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.

Why do we pay taxes What are Medicare and Social Security taxes used for?

If you work as an employee in the United States, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes in most cases. Your payments of these taxes contribute to your coverage under the U.S. Social Security system. Your employer deducts these taxes from each wage payment.

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 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.

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Who pays the 3.8% Medicare surtax?

A Medicare surtax of 3.8% is charged on the lesser of (1) net investment income or (2) the excess of modified adjusted gross income over a set threshold amount. The threshold is $250,000 for joint filers, $125,000 for married filing separately, and $200,000 for all other filers.

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.

Who is required to file form 8959?

If you are liable for Additional Medicare Tax and/or your employer withheld Additional Medicare Tax from your wages or compensation, you must file Form 8959.

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