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ADDMED
Federal Tax

Additional Medicare Tax

Extra 0.9% Medicare tax on wages over $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married). Only applies to high earners.

Quick facts

ADDMED appears in the Federal Tax section of most paystubs. Extra 0.9% Medicare tax on wages over $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married). Only applies to high earners. For a personalized breakdown of how this line affects your specific paycheck, upload your PDF on the homepage — the AI will explain it in context.

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