The IRS has set many tax deductions and benefits secure for people. Unfortunately, some taxpayers who are earning a higher level of income can see these benefits phased out as their income increases. 10% (8.55% for healthcare and one specific.45% Medicare to General Revenue) for my employer and me is $15,612.80 ($7,806.40 each), which is less than both currently pay now ($1,131.93 $7,887.10 = $9,019.03 my share and $1,131.93 $8,994 = $10,125.93 my employer's share). For my wife's emplo...