Originally Posted by
TANSTAAFL
I believe the RI update said estimate using 6.5% the FICA MED line of your 12/31/10 pay stub.
That's the closest
single line on the paycheck, and 6.5% is also a rounded number for the
estimate. FICA MED excludes pre-tax contributions you make to the DPSP and/or HSA. PG is correct on a more accurate but 2-step gross estimate.