Madison school district enjoys budgetary success. Near the start of the 2010s, Madison District Public Schools moved out of deficit, bringing its expenditures in line with its revenues. Since then, the district has continued to improve its financial picture by leaps and bounds.
The Social Security tax rate is assessed on all types of income earned by an employee including salaries, wages, and bonuses. However, there is an income limit to which the tax rate is applied. For 2017, the Social Security tax is taken from income up to an annual limit of $127,200. Any amount earned above $127,200 is Social Security tax-free.
If you're a single filer, for example, and earn a combined income of more than $34,000, 85 percent of your Social Security benefits are subject to income tax. If your combined income is between $25,000 and $34,000, then 50 percent of your Social Security benefits are subject to tax. With combined income of less than $25,000, your Social Security is tax free.