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!!!Federal Tax Calculation
!!General Set Up
__UDGNIS__\\This is the process to load all US Tax jurisdictions into [IDCO], [IDSP], [IDCN], [IDCI], [IDMN], [IDSD], [IDZR], and [IDTX]. \\ \\
__UPUTR__\\ This is the process to load all US Tax Rates and States Miscellaneous parameters.\\ After UPUTR is run, the applicable Tax Rates and Miscellaneous Parameters can be viewed by State in [IPUTR] and [IPUTP].\\ \\
__IPUTR__\\ US Tax Rates can be viewed by State and the Overridden Rates and Wage Base entered.\\ Some SUTA surcharge calculations for specific states can be suppressed by checking the 'Do not Calculate' toggle. \\ \\
__IPUTP__\\ The US Tax Miscellaneous parameters can be be viewed by the States that are applicable for [IPRLU]. \\ \\
__IDGV__\\ This form can optionally contain specific override rates and Wage Bases by Government Registration for each registration from the pay header's group. IDGV overridden amounts take precedence over the [IPUTR] overridden amounts.\\ \\
__IPPC__\\ Pay components must be set up with applicable [IPCU] PC Usages for US taxation.\\ \\
__IDTX__ Applicable Tax Jurisdictions that are paid by employees are entered here. On the [IPPH]/[IEPI], [IEAS], [IDLN], etc. forms that require a tax jurisdiction, the 'Tax Jurisdiction Editor Utility' dialog box can be used to enter the jurisdiction on [IDTX].\\ \\
__IPRLU/IPRLUS__\\ Each employee must be set up with the applicable tax methods. Miscellaneous Tax parameters must be set up by the states that need to be paid.\\ \\
__UPRLU__\\ This process audits the US Tax Filing Information and generates [IPRLU] Miscellaneous Tax Parameters information according to [IMCT] set up.\\ \\
__IPPH__\\
*The 'Pay Header' tab must define the default Work and Home jurisdictions.
*The 'Pay Lines' tab, 'Jurisdiction' field must define the Work Jurisdiction of this pay line.
* After the Trial Calc or [UPCALC], the 'Pay Amounts' tab contains all US Taxation amounts, in summary, that are used for the calculation of net pay.
*The 'Pay Jurisdiction' tab contains the default Work and Home jurisdictions.
*After Trial Calc or [UPCALC], the 'Pay Jurisdiction' tab contains all US Taxation amounts, by jurisdictions, in detail.\\ \\
!!Federal Tax Calculation
!General Set Up
;[UDGNIS]:\\This is the process to load all US Tax jurisdictions into [IDCO], [IDSP], [IDCN], [IDCI], [IDMN], [IDSD], [IDZR], and [IDTX].
;[UPUTR]:This is the process to load all US Tax Rates and States Miscellaneous parameters.\\ \\After [UPUTR] is run, the applicable Tax Rates and Miscellaneous Parameters can be viewed by state in [IPUTR] and [IPUTP].
;[IPUTR]:US Tax Rates may be viewed by states and the Overridden Rates and Wage Base entered.\\ \\Some SUTA surcharge calculations for specific states may be suppressed by checking the '€˜Do not Calculate'€™ toggle
;[IPUTP]:The US Tax Miscellaneous parameters maybe be viewed by states that are applicable for [IPRLU].
;[IDGV]:This screen may optionally contain specific override rates and Wage Bases by Government Registration for each registration from the pay header'€™s group.\\ \\[IDGV] overridden amounts take precedence over the [IPUTR] overridden amounts.
;[IPPC]:Pay components must be set up with applicable [IPCU] PC Usages for US taxation.
;[IDTX]:Applicable Tax Jurisdictions that are paid by employees may be entered here.\\ \\On the [IPPH]/[IEPI], [IEAS], [IDLN], etc. screens that require a tax jurisdiction, the '€˜Tax Jurisdiction Editor Utility'€™ dialog box can be used to enter the jurisdiction on [IDTX].
;[IPRLU]/[IPRLUS]:Each employee must be set up with the applicable tax methods.\\ \\Miscellaneous Tax parameters must be set up by the states that need to be paid.
;[UPRLU]:This process audits the US Tax Filing Information and generates [IPRLU] Miscellaneous Tax Parameters information according to [IMCT] set up
;[IPPH]:The [Pay Header|IPPH#PayHeaderTab] tab must specify the default Work and Home jurisdictions.\\ \\The [Pay Lines|IPPH#PayLinesTab] tab, Jurisdiction field must specify the Work Jurisdiction of this pay line.\\ \\After the Trial Calc or [UPCALC], the [Pay Amounts|IPPH#PayAmountsTab] tab contains all US Taxation amounts in summary that are used for the calculation of net pay.\\ \\The [Pay Jurisdiction|IPPH#PayJurisdictionTab] tab contains the default Work and Home jurisdictions.\\ \\After Trial Calc or [UPCALC], the [Pay Jurisdiction|IPPH#PayJurisdictionTab] tab contains all US Taxation amounts by jurisdictions in detail.
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!IPUTP - Federal Tax Parameters
!IPUTP -€“ Federal Tax Parameters
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On [IPUTP], the following Federal tax parameters are available to be used on the [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS] forms:
* IRS_MAX_EXEMPTIONS
* APPLY_BENEFIT_WAGE_LIMIT
On [IPUTP], the following Federal tax parameters are available to be used on [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS].
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%%information These parameters will not automatically be added to [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS] by the [UPRLU] process for all employees. [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS] information is required to be manually added for employees who are eligible for each parameter.%%
%%information These parameters will not automatically be added to [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS] by the [UPRLU] process for all employees. [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS] are required to be manually added for employees who are eligible for each parameter.%%
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*IRS maximum number of exemptions allowed. Optional, numeric
*Allows an employer to define on the employee's [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS] form the maximum number of exemptions allowed for this employee as indicated by the IRS in a 'lock-in-letter'.
*[UPCALC] will cap the employee's 'Federal # of Exemptions' with the value from [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS] 'IRS_MAX_EXEMPTIONS' parameter.
*Optional, numeric, IRS maximum number of exemptions allowed
*Allows an employer to indicate on the employee'€™s [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS] screen the maximum number of exemptions allowed for this employee as indicated by the IRS in a '€˜lock-in-letter'.™
*[UPCALC] will cap the employee'€™s 'Federal €˜# of Exemptions'™ with the value from [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS] '€˜IRS_MAX_EXEMPTIONS'€™ parameter.
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__APPLY_BENEFIT_WAGE_LIMIT__
*Optional, alphanumeric
*Allows a user to specify if the Benefit Annual Wage Limit should be applied by the SymmetryTaxEngine when an employee’s wages reach the $250 000 limit. By applying the limit, when an employee reaches the limit (Regular and Supplemental wages combined), the employee’s 401k / 457 deductions become taxable. By not applying the annual limit, when an Employee reaches this annual wage the deductions are not taxable for Federal. This is typically used when an employee’s Supplemental wages should Not be considered in the annual wage equation.
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!IPUTR - Federal Tax Rates
__401K_CATCHUP__
(Obsolete, removed from [IPUTP])
*Optional, character, 401K Limit Catch Up Option
*Indicates to Symmetry if the employee is enrolled in a 401k catch-up plan
*The annual regular 401k contribution limit is defined by the IRS, e.g. $16,500. If a user is enrolled in the 401k plan with an annual contribution limit greater than this regular limit, this parameter allows the 401k maximum contribution to exceed the IRS limit for Benefit Pre-tax calculation
*'DEFAULT' and 'NO' Catch Ups are not allowed, 'YES'-Catch Up is allowed.
*If the 401K Catch Up option is applicable to all employees, '€˜YES'€ can be entered™ in [IPUTP] Default Value, otherwise each employee can specify the value for this option on [IPRLU]/[IPRLUS].
!IPUTR -€“ Federal Tax Rates
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*On [IPUTR], when the State is defined as 'Federal' the Federal Tax Rates can be viewed.
*Each Tax Identifier can provide the default Tax Rates and Wage Base to be used for Federal tax calculation.
*On [IPUTR],the State = '€˜Federal'€ can be selected in order™ to view the Federal Tax Rates.
*Each Tax Identifier may provide the default Tax Rates, Wage Base to be used for Federal tax calculation
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%%warning __IMPORTANT:__ For the ER_FUTA identifier, users MUST enter their own Employer FUTA rate (provided by the government) on the 'Override Tax Rate' field. Symmetry requires this FUTA Rate to be passed into the Symmetry Tax Engine, otherwise ER FUTA will not be calculated.%%
%%warning IMPORTANT: For the ER_FUTA identifier, a user MUST enter their own Employer FUTA rate which is provided by the government on the '˜Override Tax Rate'€™ field. Symmetry requires this FUTA Rate to be passed into the Symmetry Tax Engine, otherwise ER FUTA will not be calculated.%%
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!IPRLU - US Tax Filing Information
Both [IPRLU] and [IPRLUS] can be used to maintain US Tax Filing Information for an employee.\\
__IPRLU__ contains all US Tax Filing Information for both Vertex and Symmetry Tax users. \\
__IPRLUS__ contains the US Tax Filing Information for Symmetry Tax users only:
!IPRLU -€“ US Tax Filing Information
Both [IPRLU] and [IPRLUS] can be used to Maintain US Tax Filing Information for an employee.
[IPRLU] - Contains all US Tax Filing Information for both Vertex and Symmetry Tax users
[IPRLUS] - Contains US Tax Filing Information for Symmetry Tax users only
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*The [Federal|IPRLU#FederalTab], [State|IPRLU#StateTab] and [Local|IPRLU#LocalTab] tabs must define all tax methods and eligibility information. \\
*The [Federal|IPRLU#FederalTab], [State|IPRLU#StateTab] and [Local|IPRLU#LocalTab] tabs must specify all tax methods and eligible information
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* For Federal Tax Calculation, the '# of Exemptions' must be entered on the [Federal|IPRLU#FederalTab] tab, if an employee has an IRS letter that indicates the maximum number of exemptions allowed. Then, on either the [Miscellaneous|IPRLU#MiscellaneousTab] tab or the [State|IPRLU#StateTab] tab, the IRS_MAX_EXEMPTIONS Misc. Identifier must be defined.
For Federal Tax Calculation, the '€˜# of Exemptions'€™ must be entered on the [Federal|IPRLU#FederalTab] tab, if the employee has an IRS letter to indicate the maximum number of exemptions allowed for this employee, then enter on either the [Miscellaneous|IPRLU#MiscellaneousTab] tab or the [State|IPRLU#StateTab] tab with the Misc. Identifier €˜IRS_MAX_EXEMPTIONS.€™
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!PC Usage - Federal Tax
!PC Usage -€“ Federal Tax
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On [IPPC], set up the pay components for these PC Usages for federal tax calculation:
On [IPPC], set up pay components for these PC Usages for federal tax calculation
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Federal Insurance Contributions Act Tax (FICA) is imposed by the federal government on both employees and employers. The FICA tax is calculated using Pay Component Usages 6201 - 6261.
Federal Insurance Contributions Act Tax (FICA) is imposed by the federal government on both employees and employers. The FICA tax is calculated using Pay Component Usages 6201 -€“ 6261.
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!PC Usage - Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)
!PC Usage -€“ Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)
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Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) is an employer paid tax. The FUTA tax is calculated using Pay Component Usages 6401 - 6451.
Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) is an employer paid tax. The FUTA tax is calculated using Pay Component Usages 6401 -€“ 6451.
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#*If there is a specific rate provided by the government for a different Registration #, update the 'Reg Type' field on [IDGV]. This overrides the [IPUTR] Rate.
#*[UPCALC] retrieves [IDGV] by Government Registration from the employee's Pay Header group
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#*If there is a specific rate given by the government for a different Registration #, then enter by '€˜Reg Type' on [IDGV]€™, this overrides the [IPUTR] Rate
#*[UPCALC] retrieves [IDGV] by Government Registration from employee'€™s Pay Header group
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If you do business in a State that has been given a FUTA Tax Credit reduction, the new FUTA tax rate for that specific State can be entered on [IDGV] for the State.
In [IDGV], add a new entry for the specific State, define the Registration Type as 'US SUI Regist 1', and define the Govt Rate Type as 'US FUTA Rate'. This State specific FUTA rate will be picked up by the UPCALC program when an employee is being paid in that State.
If you do business in a state that has been given a FUTA Tax Credit reduction, the new FUTA tax rate for that particular state may be entered in [IDGV] for the state. In [IDGV], add a new entry for the specific state, select Registration Type '€˜US SUI Regist 1'; the Govt Rate Type should be '€˜US FUTA Rate'€™. This state specific FUTA rate will be picked up by the UPCALC program when an employee is being paid in that state.
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!PC Usage - Railroad Taxation
Railroad taxation is calculated using Pay Component Usages 6301 - 6356.
!PC Usage -€“ Railroad Taxation
PC Usages 6301 -€“ 6356
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|IPRLU Federal Filing Status:|= Single
|IPRLU Federal Filing Status|= Single
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__Pre-Tax Benefits:__
;Pre-Tax Benefits:
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|__Total__|= 310.42
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| |= 310.42
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__Prorate Pre-Tax Benefits to Regular and Supplemental Earnings:__
;Prorate Pre-Tax Benefits to Regular and Supplemental Earnings:
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__FIT Withholding:__
;FIT Withholding:
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|PC 8015 FSP Earn|= 100.00 - 15.34|= 84.66
|PC 8015 FSP Earn|= 100.00 -€“ 15.34|= 84.66
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When an Employee works for Regular Employment and Railroad Employment, FICA YTD and RRTA YTD are both used in the FICA calculation.
Employee works for Regular Employment and Railroad Employment. FICA YTD and RRTA YTD are both used in FICA calculation.
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|PC 8005 FIT Earn|= FIT_Wages - 125 - 401K|= 6676.24 - 200.33 - 239.57|= 6236.34
|PC 8039 FICA ER Earn|= FICA_Wages - 125|= 6596.13 - 200.33|= 6395.80
\\ \\
|PC 8005 FIT Earn|= FIT_Wages -€“ 125 - 401K|= 6676.24 -€“ 200.33 -€“ 239.57|= 6236.34
|PC 8039 FICA ER Earn|= FICA_Wages -€“ 125|= 6596.13 -€“ 200.33|= 6395.80
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__FICA ER - Self Adjust Method__\\
This employee uses the 'Self-Adjust Method'. \\
This employee uses '€˜Self-Adjust Method'€™.
__FICA ER - Self Adjust Method__
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If FICA Earnings (FICA_Wages.ctd) is different than FIT Earnings (FIT_Wages.ctd), then calculate the difference between the Wages for FICA and FIT (such as Usage 6261 - Usage 6051). This is called 'Additional FICA Wages'.
If FICA Earnings (FICA_Wages.ctd) is different than FIT Earnings (FIT_Wages.ctd), then calculate the difference between the Wages for FICA and FIT (i.e. Usage 6261 -€“ Usage 6051), called this 'Additional FICA Wages'.
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|CTD Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings:| |- 6676.24
|CTD Addn FICA Wages:|6596.13 - 6676.24|= -80.11 (negative means FICA Earn < Pre-FWT Earn)
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|YTD Usage 6261 Pre-FICA Employer Earnings:| |51057.92
|YTD Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings:| |51747.29
|YTD Addn FICA Wages:|51057.92 - 51747.29|= -689.37 (negative means FICA Earn < Pre-FWT Earn)
\\
|CTD Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings| |- 6676.24
|CTD Addn FICA Wages:|6596.13 -€“ 6676.24|= -80.11 (negative means FICA Earn < Pre-FWT Earn)
|YTD Usage 6261 Pre-FICA Employer Earnings| |51057.92
|YTD Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings| |51747.29
|YTD Addn FICA Wages|51057.92 -€“ 51747.29|= -689.37 (negative means FICA Earn < Pre-FWT Earn)
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|YTD 125 Total (from YTD):|= 1649.91 (prorate to YTD FIT / FSP Wages, such as 51747.29 and 5700)
|YTD 401K Total (from YTD):|= 2026.80 (prorate to YTD FIT / FSP Wages, such as 51747.29 and 5700)
\\
|FIT_ben_125.ctd:|= 200.83|FSP_ben_125.ctd:|= 0|
|FIT_ben_125.ytd:|= 1486.20|FSP_ben_125.ytd:|= 163.71|(1486.20 + 163.71 = 1649.91)
|FIT_ben_401K.ctd:|= 239.57|FSP_ben_401K.ctd:|= 0|
|FIT_ben_401K.ytd:|= 1825.70|FSP_ben_401K.ytd:|= 201.1|(1825.70 + 201.1 = 2026.80)
\\
|YTD 125 Total (from YTD)|= 1649.91 (prorate to YTD FIT / FSP Wages, i.e. 51747.29 and 5700)
|YTD 401K Total (from YTD)|= 2026.80 (prorate to YTD FIT / FSP Wages, i.e. 51747.29 and 5700)
|FIT_ben_125.ctd|= 200.83|FSP_ben_125.ctd|= 0|
|FIT_ben_125.ytd|= 1486.20|FSP_ben_125.ytd|= 163.71|(1486.20 + 163.71 = 1649.91)
|FIT_ben_401K.ctd|= 239.57|FSP_ben_401K.ctd|= 0|
|FIT_ben_401K.ytd|= 1825.70|FSP_ben_401K.ytd|= 201.1|(1825.70 + 201.1 = 2026.80)
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|__Total__|= 57654.05
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| |= 57654.05
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|__Total__|= 5700
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| |= 5700
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|__FICA_125_Total__|=1850.74
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|FICA_125_Total|=1850.74
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|FICA_125_Total|- 1850.74
|FICA_125_Total|-€“ 1850.74
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|FICA Taxable Earnings|61503.31
|FICA Rate|x 0.0145
|__MEDI ER Contribution__|= 891.80
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|YTD PC 7030 Medicare ER|423.35
|PC 7034 RR Tier1 Med ER|+ 385.71
|__MEDI ER YTD So Far__|= 809.06 (MEDI.ytd So Far)
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MEDI ER Contribution =: FICA Taxable Earnings x FICA Rate
MEDI ER Contribution =: 61503.31 x 0.0145 = 891.80
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|MEDI ER Contribution|891.80
|MEDI ER YTD So Far|- 809.06
|__MEDI ER This Pay__|= 82.74 (RPREGC Slight Rounding = 82.75)
MEDI ER YTD so far = YTD PC 7030 Medicare ER + PC 7034 RR Tier1 Med ER
MEDI ER YTD so far = 423.35 + 385.71 = 809.06 (MEDI.ytd so far)
MEDI ER this pay = MEDI ER Contribution – MEDI ER YTD so far
MEDI ER this pay = 891.80 – 809.06 = 82.74 (RPREGC slight rounding 82.75)
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!Railroad - Tier1 Tax Example
!Railroad – Tier1 Tax Example
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|FIT_Wages|Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings|6153.82
|RRTA_Wages|Usage 6306 Pre-RR Tier1 SOC ER Earnings|6079.97
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|PC 8005 FIT Earn|= FIT Wages - 125 - 401K|= 6153.82 - 194.22 - 225.31|= 5734.29
|PC 8201 RR Tier1 Soc ER Earn|= RRTA Wages - 125|= 6079.97 - 194.22|= 5885.75
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__RRTA - No Self Adjust Method__
FIT_Wages Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings 6153.82
RRTA_Wages Usage 6306 Pre-RR Tier1 SOC ER Earnings 6079.97
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|PC 7033 RR Tier1 Soc ER|= RR Tier1 Earn x 0.062|= 5885.75 x 0.062|= 364.92
|PC 7034 RR Tier1 Med ER|= RR Tier1 Earn x 0.0145|= 5885.75x 0.0145|= 85.34
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For Railroad Taxation, if an employee has FICA contribution during the year, this means the employee works between the Railroad and Non-Railroad Assignments. In this case, please check if the 'RR Self-Adjust' method should be used for this employee or not.
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The reason is, if 'RR Self-Adjust' method is defined on [IPRLU], this method is applicable for both RR Tier1 and Tier2 calculations. However, since Regular FICA does not have a Tier2 calculation, the 'RR Self-Adjust' method will automatically re-adjust all earnings that include YTD FICA Earnings that are not subject to Tier2 calculation. This would cause the entire YTD Earnings to subject to Tier2 tax.
PC 8005 FIT Earn = FIT Wages – 125 - 401K = 6153.82 –194.22 – 225.31 = 5734.29
PC 8201 RR Tier1 Soc ER Earn = RRTA Wages – 125 = 6079.97 –194.22 = 5885.75
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Since employees should only pay Tier2 tax for the earnings that are earned for Railroad employment, if employee has FICA contribution, it should be verified if this employee should use the 'Self-Adjust' method to re-calculate all Tier2 tax or just use 'RR No Self-Adjust' method.
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The next example shows the 'RR Self-Adjust' method and should be used when the employee does not have FICA employment. \\
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__RRTA - Self Adjust Method__
|FIT_Wages.ctd|Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings|= 6153.82
|FIT_Wages.ytd|Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings|= 58423.53
|FSP_Wages.ctd|Usage 6055 Pre-FIT Suppl Earns|= 0
|FSP_Wages.ytd|Usage 6055 Pre-FIT Suppl Earns|= 5700
|RRTA_Wages.ctd|Usage 6306 Pre-Tier1 Soc ER Earn|= 6079.97
|RRTA_Wages.ytd|Usage 6306 Pre-Tier1 Soc ER Earn|= 57654.05
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(1) RRTA – No Self Adjust Method
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If RRTA Earnings (RRTA_Wages.ctd) is different than FIT Earnings (FIT_Wages.ctd), then calculate the difference between the wages for RRTA and FIT (such as Usage 6306 - Usage 6051). This is called Additional RRTA Wages.
|CTD Usage 6306 Pre-Tier1 Soc ER Earn| |6079.97
|CTD Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings| |6153.82
|CTD Addn FICA Wages|6079.97 - 6153.82|= -73.85 (The negative sign means that RRTA Earn < Pre-FWT Earn)
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PC 7033 RR Tier1 Soc ER = RR Tier1 Earn x 0.062 = 5885.75 x 0.062 = 364.92
PC 7034 RR Tier1 Med ER = RR Tier1 Earn x 0.0145 = 5885.75x 0.0145 = 85.34
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|YTD Usage 6306 Pre-Tier1 Soc ER Earn| |57654.05
|YTD Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings| |58423.53
|YTD Addn FICA Wages|57654.05 - 58423.53|= -769.48 (negative means RRTA Earn < Pre-FWT Earn)
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|Addn RRTA_Wages.ctd|= -73.85 RRTA.ytd_Tier1_ER = 3813.24 (dedn so far)
|Addn RRTA_Wages.ytd|= -769.48
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|YTD 125 Total (from YTD)|= 1850.24 (prorate to YTD FIT / FSP Wages, i.e. 58423.53 and 5700)
|YTD 401K Total (from YTD)|= 2266.37 (prorate to YTD FIT / FSP Wages, i.e. 58423.53 and 5700)
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- For Railroad Taxation, if an employee has FICA contribution during the year, this means the employee works between the Railroad and Non-Railroad Assignments. In this case, please check if the ‘RR Self-Adjust’ Method should be used for this Employee or not.
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|FIT_ben_125.ctd|= 194.22|FSP_ben_125.ctd|= 0|
|FIT_ben_125.ytd|= 1685.77|FSP_ben_125.ytd|= 164.47| (1685.77 + 164.47 = 1850.24)
|FIT_ben_401K.ctd|= 225.31|FSP_ben_401K.ctd|= 0|
|FIT_ben_401K.ytd|= 2064.91|FSP_ben_401K.ytd|= 204.46| (2064.91 + 204.46 = 2269.37)
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- The reason is, if ‘RR Self-Adjust’ method is defined on IPRLU, this method is applicable for both RR Tier1 and Tier2 calculation, but since Regular FICA does not have a Tier2 calculation, the ‘RR Self-Adjust’ method will automatically re-adjust all Earnings that include YTD FICA Earnings that are not subject to Tier2 calculation, this would cause the entire YTD Earnings to subject to Tier2 tax
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__Calculate RRTA Wages for the Year:__
|FIT_Wages.ctd|6153.82
|Addn RRTA_Wages.ctd|+ (-73.85)
|FIT_Wages.ytd|+ 58423.53
|Addn RRTA_Wages.ytd|+ (-769.48)
|__Total__|= 63734.02
- since employee should only pay Tier2 tax for the Earnings that are earned for Railroad employment, if employee has FICA contribution, the user should verify if this employee should use the ‘Self-Adjust’ method to re-calculate all Tier2 tax or just to use ‘RR No Self-Adjust’ method.
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|FSP_Wages.ctd|0
|FSP_Wages.ytd|+ 5700
|__Total__|= 5700
- Next page example shows the ‘RR Self-Adjust method’ and should be used when Employee does not have FICA employment
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|RRTA_Wages_Total =|63734.02 + 5700|= 69434.02
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__Calculate 125 Exemption for the Year__
|FIT_ben_125.ctd|194.22
|FSP_ben_125.ctd|+ 0
|FIT_ben_125.ytd|+ 1685.77
|FSP_ben_125.ytd|+ 164.47
|__RRTA_125_Total__|= 2044.46
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(2) RRTA – Self Adjust Method
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__RRTA Tier1 ER Calculation:__
|RRTA_Wages_Total|69434.02
|RRTA_125_Total|- 2044.46
|__RRTA Taxable Earnings__|=67389.56
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FIT_Wages.ctd Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings = 6153.82
FIT_Wages.ytd Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings = 58423.53
FSP_Wages.ctd Usage 6055 Pre-FIT Suppl Earns = 0
FSP_Wages.ytd Usage 6055 Pre-FIT Suppl Earns = 5700
RRTA_Wages.ctd Usage 6306 Pre-Tier1 Soc ER Earn = 6079.97
RRTA_Wages.ytd Usage 6306 Pre-Tier1 Soc ER Earn = 57654.05
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|RRTA Taxable Earnings|67389.56
|RRTA Tier1 ER Rate|x 0.062
|__RRTA Tier1 ER Contribution__|=4178.15
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If RRTA Earnings (RRTA_Wages.ctd) is different than FIT Earnings (FIT_Wages.ctd), then calculate the difference between the Wages for RRTA and FIT (i.e. Usage 6306 – Usage 6051), called this Additional RRTA Wages
CTD Usage 6306 Pre-Tier1 Soc ER Earn : 6079.97
CTD Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings 6153.82
CTD Addn FICA Wages: 6079.97 – 6153.82 = -73.85 (negative means RRTA Earn < Pre-FWT Earn)
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|YTD PC 7031 FICA ER|2163.99
|PC 7033 RR Tier1 Soc ER|+ 1649.25
|__RRTA ER YTD so far__|= 3813.24 (RRTA.ytdER so far)
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YTD Usage 6306 Pre-Tier1 Soc ER Earn : 57654.05
YTD Usage 6051 Pre FWT Earnings 58423.53
YTD Addn FICA Wages: 57654.05 – 58423.53 = -769.48 (negative means RRTA Earn < Pre-FWT Earn)
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|RRTA ER Contribution|4178.15
|RRTA ER YTD so far|- 3813.24
|__RRTA Tier1 ER this pay__|= 364.81
Addn RRTA_Wages.ctd = -73.85 RRTA.ytd_Tier1_ER = 3813.24 (dedn so far)
Addn RRTA_Wages.ytd = -769.48
YTD 125 Total (from YTD) = 1850.24 (prorate to YTD FIT / FSP Wages, i.e. 58423.53 and 5700)
YTD 401K Total (from YTD) = 2266.37 (prorate to YTD FIT / FSP Wages, i.e. 58423.53 and 5700)
FIT_ben_125.ctd = 194.22 FSP_ben_125.ctd = 0
FIT_ben_125.ytd = 1685.77 FSP_ben_125.ytd = 164.47 (1685.77 + 164.47 = 1850.24)
FIT_ben_401K.ctd = 225.31 FSP_ben_401K.ctd = 0
FIT_ben_401K.ytd = 2064.91 FSP_ben_401K.ytd = 204.46 (2064.91 + 204.46 = 2269.37)
Calculate RRTA Wages for the Year:
FIT_Wages.ctd + Addn RRTA_Wages.ctd + FIT_Wages.ytd + Addn RRTA_Wages.ytd
6153.82 + (-73.85) + 58423.53 + (-769.48) = 63734.02
FSP_Wages.ctd + FSP_Wages.ytd
0 + 5700 = 5700
RRTA_Wages_Total = 63734.02 + 5700 = 69434.02
Calculate 125 Exemption for the Year:
RRTA_125_Total = FIT_ben_125.ctd + FSP_ben_125.ctd + FIT_ben_125.ytd + FSP_ben_125.ytd
RRTA_125_Total = 194.22 + 0 + 1685.77 + 164.47 = 2044.46
RRTA Tier1 ER Calculation:
RRTA Taxable Earnings = RRTA_Wages_Total – RRTA_125_Total
RRTA Taxable Earnings = 69434.02 – 2044.46 = 67389.56
RRTA Tier1 ER Contribution =: RRTA Taxable Earnings x RRTA Tier1 ER Rate
RRTA Tier1 ER Contribution =: 67389.56 x 0.062 = 4178.15
RRTA ER YTD so far = YTD PC 7031 FICA ER + PC 7033 RR Tier1 Soc ER
RRTA ER YTD so far = 2163.99 + 1649.25 = 3813.24 (RRTA.ytdER so far)
RRTA Tier1 ER this pay = RRTA ER Contribution – RRTA ER YTD so far
RRTA Tier1 ER this pay = 4178.15 – 3813.24 = 364.81