Get Irs 8959 - Instructions 2022

Filing the IRS Form 8959 is essential for determining your Additional Medicare Tax liability. This guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough to help users fill out this form correctly, ensuring compliance with IRS requirements.

Follow the steps to fill out the IRS 8959 form accurately.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and launch it in the appropriate editor.
2. Begin by entering your name and Social Security number at the top of the form, ensuring they match what is provided on your tax return.
3. In Part I, if you have Medicare wages, enter the total Medicare wages from box 5 of your Form W-2. If applicable, include your spouse's wages if filing jointly.
4. Calculate your Additional Medicare Tax: Multiply the amount from the previous line by 0.9% (0.009) and enter this figure.
5. In Part II, if you have self-employment income, report it as directed. This includes income specified on Schedule SE, Part I, line 6.
6. Continue to Part III if you received Railroad Retirement Tax Act compensation. Report the total RRTA compensation amounts accordingly.
7. Compute the total Additional Medicare Tax from Parts I through III, and enter the respective amounts as instructed.
8. In Part V, summarize the amounts of Additional Medicare Tax withheld by your employer from your W-2 forms.
9. Finally, review all entries for accuracy, save your changes, and prepare to download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your IRS Form 8959 online today to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.