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Railroad Employee
Taxes and Wage Bases for 2008
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Tax Rate
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6.2%
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1.45% |
3.90% |
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Wage Base
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$102,000
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No Cap |
$75,900 |
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2008 tax on employee earning $102,000 is
$10,763.10. |
Notes:
- Tier I tax rate and wage base same as under social security.
- Employer tier I tax rate and wage base same as for employee.
However, in 2008 employer pays tier II tax of 12.10% on $75,900 base.
2008 employer tax on an employee earning $102,000 is $16,986.90.
- Employer and employee tier II rates are based on the ratio of certain
asset balances to the sum of benefits and administrative expenses.
- If excess tax withheld from two employers, credit may be due employee and
claimed on Federal income tax return. See IRS publication 505,
Tax
Withholding and Estimated Tax.
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