Current (2009) Tax Information

Social Security Tax

6.2% on the first $106,800 of gross earnings for the year.

Medicare Tax

1.45% on all gross earnings for the year.

Self-Employment Tax

15.3% on the first $106,800 of net earnings for the year, and
2.9% on net earnings in excess of $106,800 for the year.

Federal Unemployment Tax

Officially, 6.2% on the first $7,000 of gross earnings of each employee for the year, but if the employer is eligible for the 5.4% maximum credit for payment of state unemployment taxes, then the net rate is 0.8% on the first $7,000 of gross earnings of each employee for the year.

State (Kansas) Unemployment Tax

Rates vary from zero to 7.4%, depending on each employer's experience rating.  The rate is assessed on the first $8,000 of gross earnings of each employee for the year.

Federal Withholding Tax

Rates vary from 10% to 35% of taxable income. See the Percentage Method tables.

State (Kansas) Withholding Tax

Rates vary from 3.50% to 6.45% of taxable income.  See the Percentage Method tables.