The IRS sets an interest rate each quarter that is applicable to underpayments by individuals. The rate for the third and fourth quarters of 2020 is 3%. You can see all interest rates listed by the National Association of Tax Professionals at https://bit.ly/3bVcCmw.
Tax paid by self-employed persons to finance Social Security coverage. In 2007, there are two rates. A 12.4% rate applies to a taxable earnings base of $95,700 or less and a 2.9% rate applies to all net earnings.