
For those who employ individuals to perform domestic services, for 2012 the amount of cash remuneration paid is not subject to FICA taxes if the amount paid is less than $1,800. The amount for 2011 is $1,700.
For the period 2009 through 2011, the Social Security wage base has been $106,800. The Social Security Administration has announced that the wage base for 2012 will increase to $110,000. The approximately 3% increase is due to an increase in average total wages.
