The reduced employee social security tax rate of 4.2 percent has been extended for an additional two months.  In 2011, the employee portion of the social security tax was reduced from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent.  The Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 extends the reduced rate through February 29, 2012.  To see the IRS article, click here.

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