The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle
The Medicare surtax, a little-known tax introduced as part of the Affordable Care Act, may become a significant issue in the upcoming midterm elections. Many dual-income families are unaware they are subject to this 0.9% surtax until they file their taxes. As Democrats look for ways to fund Medicare amidst a growing fiscal deficit, this tax could affect more middle-class families than initially intended.
- ▪The Medicare surtax was introduced in 2013 as part of the Affordable Care Act.
- ▪Married couples filing jointly pay the surtax on income exceeding $250,000, while single filers face the threshold of $200,000.
- ▪The surtax applies to income above these thresholds, potentially leading to significant tax bills for higher earners.
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Opinion The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle Dual-income families often don't discover the Medicare surtax until filing, and Democrats may push to expand it By Ted Jenkin Fox News Published May 18, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ron DeSantis says Florida has low taxes because it is a ‘low-spending state’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis evaluates the surge of businesses flocking to Florida as top Democrats appear to vilify wealthy populations with crippling tax policies on ‘Hannity.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Midterms are coming. And the next big tax fight in America may not be over billionaires, yachts or real estate moguls.
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