The social security wage is used to calculate FICA taxes, which includes social security tax (OASDI) and Medicare tax (HI), In 2018, the social security tax is 6.2% and the social security wage limit is $128400. In 2018, the medicare tax is 1.45% and there is no wage limit. however, an additional 0.9% of medicare tax is applied if wages exceed $200000. Therefore, on $200000, the social security tax is $7960.80 (128400*6.2%) and Medicare tax is $2900 (200000*1.45%). In this way, FICA taxes = $10860.80 (7960.80+2900). Yes, the child credit ($2000/each) on w2 can claimed in 2018.
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