When do my employer stop taking FICA out of my check?

Your employer will stop taking FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes out of your paycheck once you reach the wage limit set for Social Security, which is adjusted annually. For 2023, this limit is $160,200. However, Medicare tax continues to be deducted from your paycheck regardless of your earnings, as there is no income cap for Medicare contributions. If you are self-employed, you are responsible for both the employee and employer portions of FICA.