Massachusetts Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Massachusetts. See FICA, federal withholding, and Massachusetts state tax up to 9%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Massachusetts. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Massachusetts state income tax up to 9%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Massachusetts payroll facts: State income tax up to 9%. Median household income: $89,645. State minimum wage: $15/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Massachusetts state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Massachusetts?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $89,645 salary, expect $7,620-$8,965 in additional employer taxes annually.
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