Employee Social Security
$5,890.00
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Payroll Tax Calculator
Estimate U.S. federal payroll taxes on annual wages using current 2026 FICA and FUTA figures. This is scoped to federal payroll taxes only and does not guess at state or W-4 withholding rules.
Scope: U.S. federal payroll taxes only. This page models 2026 Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare withholding above $200,000, and FUTA at the maximum standard credit assumption.
Employee Medicare
$1,377.50
Additional Medicare
$0.00
Employer Social Security
$5,890.00
Employer Medicare
$1,377.50
FUTA after max credit
$42.00
FUTA before credit
$420.00
Taxable Social Security wages
$95,000.00
Sources and scope
Verified on April 10, 2026 against IRS Topic 751, IRS Publication 15 for 2026, and SSA wage-base guidance. This page uses the published federal rates and wage bases directly rather than a custom assumption.
Frequently asked questions
What taxes are included here?
This page covers U.S. federal payroll taxes only: Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare withholding above the employer threshold, and FUTA under the maximum standard credit assumption.
What is the 2026 Social Security wage base?
The 2026 Social Security wage base used here is 184,500 dollars, based on current IRS and SSA guidance.
Does this include federal income tax withholding or state payroll taxes?
No. Federal income tax withholding depends on W-4 details and payroll setup, and state and local payroll taxes vary by jurisdiction.
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