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    Feb 26, 2009, 12:10 AM
    Medicare,Social Security Contribution and all other taxes for L1 B Visa Holders
    Hi,

    Can anybody please direct me to the sites or let me know about all the taxes( % or amount) mentioned above ( Medicare,Social Security Contribution and all other taxes) for a L1B visa holder working in Massachusetts.

    It will be really helpful if you please inform,anything I have missed in the taxation regard.

    There are two slots : below $48,000 and $49,000 to $60,000
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    Feb 26, 2009, 03:59 AM

    SS tax is 6.2% and Medicare is 1.45%.
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    Feb 26, 2009, 05:26 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by MukatA View Post
    SS tax is 6.2% and Medicare is 1.45%.
    Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. It is indeed very helpful. Requesting you to reply my next query.

    Thanks again.
    Rajat
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    Apr 23, 2009, 12:42 PM
    Your federal income tax rate is 10 - 15%.

    Your Massachusetts tax rate is 5.3%.
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