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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 2:55:15 PM

What is the ss tax rate ?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 2:55:21 PM

Social security withholding is 6.2% of wages, up to $127,200 of wages can be taxed at this rate, making the max SS paid in 2017 $7,886.40.  The Medicare rate is an additional 1.45%. 

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 2:55:17 PM

SS withholding from your pay? Or Social Security benefits received?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:55:18 PM

ss withholding

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:55:20 PM

from pay

Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 2:55:21 PM

Social security withholding is 6.2% of wages, up to $127,200 of wages can be taxed at this rate, making the max SS paid in 2017 $7,886.40.  The Medicare rate is an additional 1.45%.