Social Security/Medicare Levels

Taxable Wage Base

  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Social Security $106,800 $102,000 $97,500 $94,200 $90,000
Medicare No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit

Employer and Employee Payroll Tax

  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Social Security 6.20% 6.20% 6.20% 6.20% 6.20%
Medicare 1.45% 1.45% 1.45% 1.45% 1.45%

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