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What is social security and Medicare?
The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax.
What does fica pay for?
The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax. Possible future social security benefits and some medicare insurance coverage.
Is FICA tax the same as the social security tax?
Yes, plus Medicare tax. FICA is the acronym for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.
What is federal FICA?
The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax.
FICA tax is the same as federal income tax?
NO - however it is paid to the IRS. Federal Income Tax is just what it sounds like and pays for federally funded programs. FICA is Social Security Income and goes to pay into the fund for Social Security Programs.
Taxes deducted from an employee's earnings to finance social security and medicare benefits are called FICA taxes?
YES that is correct. FICA stands for "Federal Insurance Contributions Act." It's the tax withheld from your salary or self-employment income that funds the Social Security and Medicare programs.The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax for social security benefits (SSB or SSDI). All mean the same thing.
What do FICA taxes pay for?
The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax. Go to the SSA.gov SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE web site
Who do you pay fica and social security taxes to?
FICA stands for "Federal Insurance Contributions Act." It's the tax withheld from your salary or self-employment income that funds the Social Security and Medicare programs. The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax for social security benefits (SSB or SSDI). All mean the same thing. The taxes are paid to the UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
What does fica mean on your check stud?
(FICA) FEDERAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax for social security benefits (SSB or SSDI). All mean the same thing.
Are fica taxes an option?
NO you do not have any choice about this INSURANCE program. FICA stands for "Federal Insurance Contributions Act." It's the tax withheld from your salary or self-employment income that funds the Social Security and Medicare programs. The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax for social security benefits (SSB or SSDI). All mean the same thing.
What is the percentage of income that will be withheld from any employees paycheck for social security and medicare taxes?
For 2012, the Social Security (FICA) deduction is 6.2%; the Medicare deduction is 1.45%, for a total of 7.65%. The employer pays the same percentages.
What taxes are matched by employers?
The employee social security and medicare taxes are matched by the employer. The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax.
