72 FR 234 pg. 68956 - Publication of the Tier 2 Tax Rates
Type: NOTICEVolume: 72Number: 234Page: 68956
FR document: [FR Doc. 07-5955 Filed 12-3-07; 2:29 pm]
Agency: Treasury Department
Sub Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Publication of the Tier 2 Tax Rates
AGENCY:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
Publication of the tier 2 tax rates for calendar year 2008 as required by section 3241(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. section 3241). Tier 2 taxes on railroad employees, employers, and employee representatives are one source of funding for benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act.
DATES:
The tier 2 tax rates for calendar year 2008 apply to compensation paid in calendar year 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David G. Mills, CC:TEGE:EOEG:ET1, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, Telephone Number (202) 622-0047 (not a toll-free number).
Tier 2 Tax Rates: The tier 2 tax rate for 2008 under section 3201(b) on employees is 3.9 percent of compensation. The tier 2 tax rate for 2008 under section 3221(b) on employers is 12.1 percent of compensation. The tier 2 tax rate for 2008 under section 3211(b) on employee representatives is 12.1 percent of compensation.
Dated: November 3, 2007.
Nancy Marks,
Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Tax Exempt and Government Entities).
[FR Doc. 07-5955 Filed 12-3-07; 2:29 pm]
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