00-P-009 Change in Social Security Base Rate (Supersedes Informational Circular 99-P-011)
| DATE: | November 12, 1999 | ||
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| SUBJECT: | Change in Social Security Base Rate | ||
| EFFECTIVE DATE: | January 1, 2000 | ||
| CONTACT: | Payroll Services | (785) 296-3146 | |
| APPROVAL: |  |
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| SUMMARY: | Social Security Wage Base Increase to $76,200 effective January 1, 2000 | ||
The Social Security wage base for OASDI will be $76,200 for calendar year 2000. This is a $3,600 increase from the 1999 wage base of $72,600. The OASDI tax rate remains at 6.2% for both employees and employers. The maximum OASDI employee contribution for 2000 will be $4,724.40. There continues to be no limit on wages subject to the Medicare tax in 2000. Medicare tax rates for employers and employees remain at 1.45%.
For Federal employees at Kansas State University who were hired prior to January 1, 1984, the employee contribution rate for reduced FICA remains at 1.45 % on all wages subject to the tax (there has been no maximum contribution since January 1, 1994). Federal employees hired after January 1, 1984 will have a maximum contribution of $4,724.40 for OASDI and no maximum for Medicare. The employer and employee rates continue to be the same.
For Kansas Police and Fireman's program participants, who are subject to the mandated Medicare coverage, the contribution rate remains at 1.45% on all wages subject to the tax (there has been no maximum contribution since January 1, 1994).
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