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SSS' offices are located in 291 branches all over the country. There is an option to email or make a call to SSS’ branches. [30] Members can utilize the toll-free number that is open on weekdays and online services for transactions such as securing SSS identification number and applying for loans, sickness and retirement benefits. [5]
Created by Commonwealth Act No. 186 and Republic Act No. 8291 (GSIS Act of 1997), GSIS is a social insurance institution that provides a defined benefit scheme. It insures its members against the occurrence of certain contingencies in exchange for their monthly premium contributions.
For example, in 2017 an employee works two jobs (either concurrently or consecutively) paying $70,000 each. Since each employer calculates the social security taxes independently, each employer will withhold 6.2% of the $70,000 employee’s salary, or $4,340, for a grand total of $8,680 -- which exceeds the cap of $7,886.40 by $739.60.
The maximum contribution for self-only coverage is $4,300 ($4,150 in 2024). The maximum contribution for family coverage is $8,550 ($8,300 in 2024). Those age 55 and older can make an additional ...
The unemployment benefit of the SSS also covers the kasambahay (housemaids) as well as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs; Filipino migrant workers).Claimants should have made 36 monthly contributions to the SSS, 12 months of which should be in the 18-month period immediately preceding the month of involuntary separation.
$70,000 in 2025 ($69,000 in 2024) The SEP IRA is an employer contribution rather than an employee contribution, so it’s made by the company rather than the individual.
Employers who opt in to the match need to offer “consistent” treatment to all employees. That means if the company offers a 6% 401(k) match for contributions, a person paying down their ...
Notes: Tax rate is the sum of the OASDI and Medicare rate for employers and workers. In 2011 and 2012, the OASDI tax rate on workers was set temporarily to 4.2% while the employers OASDI rate remained at 6.2% giving 10.4% total rate. Medicare taxes of 2.9% now (2013) have no taxable income ceiling. Sources: Social Security Administration [12] [13]