JulieS
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Retirement tax questions

If TurboTax is calculating additional Medicare tax, it is based on your income level and filing status.

 

There is an additional Medicare tax on wages and self-employment earnings for those who exceed these thresholds.

  • Married filing jointly - $250,000
  • Married filing separate - $125,000
  • Single - $200,000
  • Head of household (with qualifying person) - $200,000
  • Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child - $200,000

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