Who pays the 3.8 Medicare tax?

Who pays the 3.8 Medicare tax?

The Medicare tax is a 3.8% tax, but it is imposed only on a portion of a taxpayer’s income. The tax is paid on the lesser of (1) the taxpayer’s net investment income, or (2) the amount the taxpayer’s AGI exceeds the applicable AGI threshold ($200,000 or $250,000).

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