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Q: Is the FICA tax the same as a medicare tax?
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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 MED FICA tax?

MED tax is the tax that is paid to Medicare. FICA tax is the tax paid to pay for Social Security benefits.


When did fica tax split into social security and medicare tax?

1996


What does FICA tax for?

Your social security and medicare benefits


What is the fica taxes for 2010?

Still 6.2% for both employer & employee. Actually, that 6.2% is just for the social security tax portion of FICA. FICA consists of social security and medicare. The total FICA tax is 7.65%, which includes the 1.45% medicare tax. There is currently a limit on the social security tax portion (6.2% of $106,800--which is $6,621.60), while there is no medicare limitation.


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.


The Medicare tax is this type of tax?

The medicare insurance tax is a part of 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 does FICA tax go for?

Your social security and medicare benefits


Is medicare considered fica tax on pay stub?

Yes, FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) is the combination of Social Security and Medicare taxes.


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.


Do you pay fica tax on pension?

Do I have to pay FICA and medicare tax on my pension if I retire early at age 55 and not working?No. A pension, like IRA and 401k distributions, is not considered earned income. You do pay income tax, but not FICA (Social Security and Medicare), on those sources.