2006 Payroll Taxes

Soc. Sec. (Self-employed) Combined Rate (OASDI+ Medicare)

15.3%

 

Soc. Sec. (Employer or Employee) Rate (OSDI+Medicare)

7.65%

 

OASDI Maximum Base

$87,000

 

FUTA Rate

6.2%

 

FUTA Wage Base

$7,000

Payroll taxes are taxes based on payroll (wages) that is used to finance the Social Security and Medicare programs.