1999 Wage and Payroll Tax Data
This information is current as of January 1, 1999, 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

Federal and State income tax withholding are based on government tables

FICA/SOCIAL SECURITY

Maximum Taxable Earnings:           $72,600

Withholding tax rate:                           6.2%
Maximum deduction:                     $4,501.20

employer's tax rate:                              6.2%
 Maximum employer expense :      $4501.20

 Self Employment Tax Rate                12.4%


 FlCA/MEDICARE

Withholding tax rate:                         1.45%
(Employer's expense tax rate 1.45%)

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%

NEW JERSEY SUI/SDI

Maximum Taxable Earnings:                 $19,300

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
                
Employer Tax Rates are based on state rating                                                                      (0.3-5.4%)

Standard New Employer Rate:                   2.7%

Voluntary Contribution Permitted

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Richard G. Price, CPA, P.C.
Certified  Public Accountant  and  Consultant
 281 Highway 79    •   Morganville, NJ 07751
Tel: 732-970-1040      Fax: 732-970-1414

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