Guide to Payroll Costs for Employers
Social Security: 6.2% up to $94,200 wages/salary
Medicare: 1.45% on total wages/salary
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA): 0.8% up to $7,000 wages/salary
Federal Income Tax Payroll Withholding
State Income Tax Withholding
Unemployment Insurance (UI) contributions and administrative fund tax: 0.13% - 6.5% of $22,700 wages/salary For More Information on UI contribution rates: http://uid.dli.mt.gov/tax/schedule.asp
| Tax Rate | Wage Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Soc. Sec. | 6.20% | $94,200 |
| Medicare | 1.45% | No Limit |
| FUTA | 0.80% | $7,000 |
| UI | 0.13% - 6.5% | $22,700 |
Workers' Compensation (WC): Employers are required to have Workers' Compensation coverage for employees. Insurance companies base their rates on the type of industry and the employers' loss experience.

