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FICA tax, actually an insurance premium...social secrity and medicare benefits are 15.30% of FICA taxable wages, (which are slightly different than normal taxable wages). A self employed person pays the entire amount....an employee pays half - 7.65% and the employer the other half

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What placed a tax on workers and employers?

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) placed a tax on workers and employers in the United States. This legislation was enacted in 1935 to fund Social Security and Medicare programs. It requires both employees and employers to contribute a percentage of wages, ensuring financial support for retirees and individuals with disabilities. The tax is typically deducted from employees' paychecks, while employers match the contribution.


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To be clear, not payments from it, they match all contributions to it.


Does the employer have to match the 401k contributions of their employees?

No, employers are not required to match the 401k contributions of their employees, but some employers choose to do so as a benefit to their employees.


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