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NUMBERS“Social Security and Medicare don't match each other”
What this flag on a pay stub means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) imply different taxable wages.
Why it matters
Both are computed from the same wages. If someone raises the gross and recomputes only one tax, the two stop agreeing.
Ordinary explanations
- An employee who has passed the Social Security wage base this year.
What to check
Ask the employer to confirm the gross pay and taxes for this paycheck. Use the phone number on the employer's official website, not the one printed on the stub.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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