Get Answers Support Payroll Taxes and Forms Payroll Tax Forms When do you need to pay additional medicare taxes? Last modified 9/19/2024 9:52:59 AM EST Employees are required to pay an additional medicare tax of 0.9% if they earn more the $200,000 as an individual or $ 250,000 as a married and filing together you are opt for additional medicare taxes. Only employees are eligible for additional medicare taxes. Was this helpful? Yes No Need more help? Get in touch with our dedicated support team Contact Us (704) 684-4751 support@taxbandits.com Sign Up for a FREE TaxBandits Account! The Smart CPA Choice Register Now Already have an account? Sign in