W2 and 1099 Income- Self Employment Tax above Threshold

[IMinMS]

I tried to search the forum to see if this had already been addressed but wasn’t able to find it. I have a W-2 job with income above the Social Security cut off of ~$137,000 this year but was considering moonlighting at a 1099 position. Would that additional 1099 income be subject to employER social security payroll tax or since my W-2 employer had already hit the maximum, would that not be subject to such tax? I know that the employEE element would not be subject to social security tax as I have already contributed the maximum at my W-2 position. Thanks!

[jfoxcpacfp]

It has been addressed, but would be very difficult to find. No, you would not be subject to additional SS tax, only Medicare.

[IMinMS]

Thanks Johanna!

[Future Fire]

Similar question. I'm W-2 and above the SS cutoff. My wife is 1099. If filing jointly, does my wife also need to meet the SS cutoff independently?

[IMinMS]

Others can correct me but SS cutoff is individual based and would need to be met independently by her rather than collectively.

[CordMcNally]

Similar question. I'm W-2 and above the SS cutoff. My wife is 1099. If filing jointly, does my wife also need to meet the SS cutoff independently?

Yes.