Question

Christine and Doug are married. In 2014, Christine earns a salary of $250,000 and Doug earns a salary of $50,000. They have no other income and work for the same employers for all of 2014. How much Medicare surtax for high-income taxpayers will Christine and Doug have to pay with their 2014 income tax return?

A. $450 B. $900 C. $2,700 D. None

Answer 1

A. $450

Step-by-step explanation:

In 2014, the Medicare surtax for high-income taxpayers started when married couples filing jointly earned over $250,000. in this case, Christine and Doug made $300,000, so the surtax = ($300,000 - $250,000) x 0.9% = $450

The Medicare surtax income threshold has not been adjusted to inflation and remains at the same level for 2020.

Total medicare contributions for high income taxpayers = 1.45% + 0.9% = 2.35%