Self-employed individuals must pay both the employee and employer halves of the payroll tax, which is commonly known as the self-employment tax. The payroll tax consists of two halves - one half is paid by the employee, and one half is paid by their employer. As a result, many taxpayers are unaware of the true amount they pay in payroll taxes. Payroll taxes are always deducted directly from each paycheck, so you rarely have to pay additional payroll tax on your income tax return. The Payroll Tax, also known as the FICA tax, refers to the two mandatory taxes paid by all employees which contribute to the Social Security and Medicare programs. Payroll taxes are calculated based on your declared wage income, and self-employment taxes are calculated based on your declared business income. We have also added full support for calculating payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare tax) as well as self-employment taxes. 20% Maximum Capital Gains Tax - A new capital gains tax rate for capital gains income over the highest tax bracket ($450,000 for MFJ). Additional Medicare Tax - A new 0.9% Medicare surtax on wage income over a certain income threshold ($250,000 for MFJ).Net Investment Income Tax - A new 3.8% surtax on capital gains over a certain income threshold ($250,000 for MFJ).There have been several major tax law changes as of tax year 2013, including several that are the result of new Obamacare-related taxes. The Tax Calculator is now fully updated! Federal calculations will now use the official federal tax brackets and deductions, and state calculations will use the most recent brackets available.
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