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FICA Tax Calculator
Calculate Social Security and Medicare withholding for W-2 or self-employed income. Includes 2026 wage base and additional Medicare tax.
Breakdown
| Tax | Rate | Base | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.2% | capped at $176,100 | $5,270 |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | no cap | $1,233 |
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What it does
Calculate Social Security and Medicare withholding for any wage or self-employment income. Uses the 2026 IRS wage base ($176,100) and the additional Medicare thresholds for single ($200k) and married filers ($250k). Self-employed mode applies the full 12.4% + 2.9% SE tax and shows the half-deductible amount.
Runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no account. Pair with the tax bracket visualizer for federal income tax.
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<iframe src="https://freetoolarena.com/embed/fica-tax-calculator" width="100%" height="720" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" title="FICA Tax Calculator" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;max-width:720px;"></iframe>How to use it
- Enter wage or SE income.
- Pick W-2 or self-employed.
- Set filing status (matters above the additional-Medicare threshold).
- Read total, monthly, and per-paycheck amounts.
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