Question: what are the fica limits for 2019?
Answer: The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax rate, which is the combined Social Security tax rate of 6.2% and the Medicare tax rate of 1.45%, will be 7.65% for 2019 up to the Social Security wage base. The maximum Social Security tax employees and employers will each pay in 2019 is $8,239.80.