in 2009, the maximum taxable income for social security was $102,000 and the rate was 6.2%. The rate for medicare tax was 1.45%. If Jessica's taxable income was $152,000 that year, how much did she pay in FICA taxes?

Social security tax = (Earnings-Maximum taxable income) * rate = (152,000-102,000)*0.062 = 50,000*0.062 = $3,100

Medicare tax = Earnings*rate = 152,000*0.0145 = $2,204

Total FICA tax = 3100+2204 = $5,304