2000 Wage and Payroll Tax Data
This information is current as of January 1, 2000, 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: Max. Tip Credit:    $3.02
         
Minimum Cash Wage:              $2.13

Special minimum wage for youths:   $4.25
 
   NEW JERSEY                                           $5.15
    If your employee receives tips:

           Less: Max. Tip Credit:        $2.06
           Minimum Cash Wage:                     $3.09

Federal and State income tax withholding are based on government tables

FICA/SOCIAL SECURITY

Maximum Taxable Earnings:           $76,200

Withholding tax rate
(employer & employee):                     6.2%


Maximum deduction:                    $4,724.40

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%

Max. Credit for state taxes:    5.4%
Normal Net Tax:                   0.8%

   NEW JERSEY SUI/SDI

   Unemployment Insurance:

   Maximum Taxable Earnings:                   $21,200
   Workforce Development  0.025%
   Disability Insurance  0.5%
   Unemployment Fund   0.2%
   Health Care Fund   0.2%

   Total employee withholding:                  0.925%
   
Maximum amount withheld:                  $196.10

   Standard New Employer Rate:                  2.8%
   Voluntary Contribution is Permitted

   Disability Insurance:

   Maximum Taxable Earnings:                   $21,200
   
Employee Deduction:                                   0.5%

Questions or comments?
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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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