1998 Wage and Payroll Tax Data
This information is current as of January 1, 1998, and it doesn't cover every detail. Don't take any actions based on this data . . . check with your professional advisor or the appropriate government agencies first.
MINIMUM WAGE
FEDERAL:                                            5.15
If your employee receives tips:   
         
Less: Maximum Tip Credit:       $3.02
         
Minimum Cash Wage:               $2.13

Special minimum wage for youths:    $4.25
NEW JERSEY:                                          $5.05
If your employee receives tips:

           Less: Maximum Tip Credit:            $2.02
           Minimum Cash Wage:                    $3.03

INCOME TAXES are based on government tables

FICA/SOCIAL SECURITY

Maximum Taxable Earnings:           $68,400
          (1997 maximum: $65,400)

Withholding tax rate:                           6.2%
  employer's tax rate:                           6.2%
Maximum deduction:                           $4,240
 employer maximum tax expense:    $4,240
         (1997 maximum: $4,054.80)

 Self Employment Tax Rate                 12.4%


 FlCA/MEDICARE

Maximum Taxable Earnings:        No Limit

Withholding tax rate:                         1.45%
Employer expense tax rate:                1.45%
Maximum Deduction:                    No Limit

Self Employment Tax:                        2.9%

There is no limit on FICA/Medicare



FUTA

Maximum Taxable Earnings:           $7,000

Tax rate:                                                6.2%
Maximum Credit for state taxes:       5.4%
Normal Net Tax:                                  0.8%

NEWEJERSEY SUI/SDI

Maximum Taxable Earnings:                 $19,300
               (1997 maximum: $18,600)

Withholding tax rates:
       Workforce Development                0.025%
       Disability Insurance                         0.5%
       Unemployment Fund                       0.1%
       Health Care Fund                             0.3%
       Total withholding                           0.925%
       Maximum amount withheld      $178.53
                 (1997 maximum: $190.65)
Employer Tax Rates are based on State ratings                               (0.3-5.4%)
Standard New Employer Rate:             2.7%
Voluntary Contribution Permitted

 

 

 

 




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