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Maximum earnings before Social Security benefits are reduced
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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Before full retirement age (lose $1 for
every $2 of earnings) over
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$12,960
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$13,560
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$14,160
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$14,160
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Year of full retirement age
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$34,440
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$36,120
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$37,680
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$37,680
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After full retirement
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No limit
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No limit
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No limit
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No limit
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Maximum compensation subject to FICA taxes
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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OASDI (Social Security) maximum
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$97,500
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$102,000
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$106,800
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$106,800
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HI (Medicare) maximum
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No Limit
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No Limit
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No Limit
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No Limit
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OASDI Tax Rate
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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Employee
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7.65%
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7.65%
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7.65%
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7.65%
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Self-Employed
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15.30%
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15.30%
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15.30%
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15.30%
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NOTE: The 7.65% tax rate is the combined rate for Social Security, inclusive of Medicare. The Social
Security portion (OASDI) is 6.20% on earnings up to the applicable taxable maximum amount (see
below). The Medicare portion (HI) is 1.45% on all earnings.
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Social Security Full Retirement Age
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Year of birth
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Age full benefits
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1937 or earlier
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65
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1938
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65 & 2 months
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1939
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65 & 4 months
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1940
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65 & 6 months
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1941
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65 & 8 months
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1942
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65 & 10 months
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1943-1954
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66
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1955
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66 & 2 months
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1956
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66 & 4 months
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1957
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66 & 6 months
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1958
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66 & 8 months
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1959
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66 & 10 months
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1960 & later
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67
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*If you were born on January 1st of any year you should refer to the previous year.
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Base amount of modified AGI causing Social Security benefits to be taxable
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50% taxable
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85% taxable
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Married Filing Jointly
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$32,000 - $44,000
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$44,001 +
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Single
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$25,000 - $34,000
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$34,001 +
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Social Security Benefits Table
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Base amount of modified AGI causing Social Security benefits to be taxable
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Maximum earnings before Social Security benefits are reduced
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Maximum compensation subject to FICA taxes
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Social Security Full Retirement Age
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