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  2. Begin by reviewing the introductory section that outlines the F.I.C.A. tax rates for Social Security and Medicare. Familiarize yourself with the formula provided: Gross Pay x Tax Rate = Tax Withheld.
  3. Proceed to each question, starting with Randy Bumgarner's earnings. Calculate his Social Security tax withholding by applying the 6.2% rate to his gross monthly salary of $3,600.00.
  4. For each subsequent individual listed, repeat the calculation process for both Social Security and Medicare taxes using their respective salaries and the provided tax rates.
  5. Ensure all answers are clearly written in the designated spaces provided on the form for easy reference.

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FICA combines Social Security and Medicare taxes for a total rate of 15.3%, but the cost is split between each party. Specifically, 6.2% of an employees FICA taxable wages go to Social Security tax and 1.45% of their gross wages go to Medicare tax. The employer must match these percentages for a grand total of 15.3%.
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.
If you are employed by an employer, the rates for Social Security tax are 6.2% for you and for your employer. The Medicare tax rate is 1.45% for both you and your employer. If you are self-employed, you must pay the entire 12.4% for Social Security tax and 2.9% for Medicare tax.
In the U.S, Social Security is a social insurance program created to aid individuals in retirement or those that have become disabled. Medicare is a social insurance program focused on providing medical insurance to individuals 65 or older, or who meet specific criteria.
The law requires employers to withhold taxes from employee earnings to fund the Social Security and Medicare programs. These are called Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes. Your employer also pays a tax equal to the amount withheld from employee earnings.

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File Form 4029 when you want to apply for exemption from social security and Medicare taxes. This is a one-time election. Keep your approved copy of Form 4029 for your permanent records.

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