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Provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation for the federal old-age, survivor's and disability insurance segments of the Social Security program.
For 2008, the contribution rate of an experience-rated employer can range from 0.0% to 9.10%. For experience-rated employers that are participating in the workshare program, contribution rates can range from 0.0% to 13.00%. These rates reflect all surcharges imposed for 2008. The rate payable by new employers in 2008 is 3.51% except for those employers in special industries. New construction employers will pay 3.619% and new mining employers will pay 3.51% in 2008. Note, however, the nonprofit contribution rate remains at 1.30% for 2008 (DLIR Communication).
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