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For 2019, the maximum earnings subject to SS tax will increase by $4,500. Here’s a breakdown of current levels and post-2019 levels, and how they impact the maximum payment that taxpayers owe: [![](https://scottandco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SS-Tax-Chart-1-1024x215-2.jpg?width=500&height=105&name=SS-Tax-Chart-1-1024x215-2.jpg)](https://scottandco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SS-Tax-Chart-1-2.jpg) FICA and additional Medicare taxes remain unchanged. On top of the SS payment, taxpayers owe 1.45% of all earnings to cover FICA. Those with earnings greater than $200,000 individually, $250,000 married filing jointly, or $125,000 married filing separately owe an additional 0.9% in Medicare taxes. 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