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Employee FICA taxes are collected through payroll deductions, where a percentage of an employee's wages is withheld by their employer and sent to the government to fund Social Security and Medicare programs.

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Which payroll taxes are the employee's responsibility?

FICA tax, Futa and Suta taxes


What taxes would be deducted in determining an employee's net pay?

FICA taxes


How are FICA taxes collected from individuals?

FICA taxes are collected from individuals through payroll deductions. These deductions are taken directly from an individual's paycheck by their employer and are used to fund Social Security and Medicare programs.


Are Flexible spending account subject to FICA?

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are not subject to FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes. Contributions to an FSA are made on a pre-tax basis, which reduces the employee's taxable income and, consequently, the amount subject to FICA taxes. This means that both the employee and employer save on FICA taxes when funds are contributed to an FSA.


Are union negotiation subject to FICA taxes?

It would seem logical that a negotiator who is a full time employee of, for example, the Teamsters Union, would be subject to FICA withholding taxes.


Does an employer have to pay FICA for a part time employee?

FICA contributions, including various sub (categories of things like SS, Disability, Health, etc) are 15.30% of FICA wages. What is considered FICA wages differ from other wage considerations in many ways, (it has a top limit of about 97.5K, how pension contributions factored, State taxes, etc.). If you are an employee, the employer MUST pay half of the contribution. If your self - employed, the amount normally paid by the employer is collected through something called the "self employment tax" when you file your income tax return.


What tax is paid equally by the employer and employee is the?

The required Social security and medicare taxes. Also known as the FICA taxes.


FICA taxes are a deduction from employee earnings and are also imposed upon employers as an expense?

Yes that is correct.


Is FICA a government agency?

No, FICA is not a government agency. FICA stands for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, which is a U.S. federal law that mandates payroll taxes to fund Social Security and Medicare. The taxes collected under FICA are used to provide benefits for retirees, the disabled, and survivors of deceased workers. While FICA is enforced by the IRS, it is not an agency itself.


How does an employer get a credit for overpaid FICA taxes on an employee?

An employer can obtain a credit for overpaid FICA taxes by filing Form 941-X, which is the adjusted employer's quarterly federal tax return or claim for refund. This form allows the employer to correct errors on previously filed Forms 941, including overpayments of FICA taxes. Additionally, if the overpayment pertains to a specific employee, the employer may need to ensure that the employee is properly credited for their share of the overpaid taxes. The employer should maintain accurate records to support their claim.


Are the payments received for services as union negotiator subject to FICA taxes?

Sure they are. Either you are an employee of the union or a contractor and will pay self-employment taxes.


Why did my employer not withhold FICA taxes from my paycheck?

Your employer may not have withheld FICA taxes from your paycheck if you are classified as an independent contractor rather than an employee. Independent contractors are responsible for paying their own FICA taxes, while employees have these taxes withheld by their employer. It's important to clarify your employment status with your employer to ensure proper tax obligations are being met.