An alternative plan for FICA could involve restructuring the current system of funding Social Security and Medicare by implementing a different tax or revenue source to support these programs. This could include options such as increasing income tax rates, implementing a consumption tax, or exploring other forms of revenue generation to ensure the long-term sustainability of these social welfare programs.
The 401(a) FICA alternative plan is a retirement savings plan offered by some employers as an alternative to traditional FICA contributions. In this plan, employees contribute a portion of their salary to a tax-deferred account, which can be invested for retirement. The main difference from traditional FICA contributions is that the 401(a) plan allows employees to have more control over their retirement savings and potentially earn higher returns through investments.
No, you do not pay FICA taxes on 401(k) distributions.
No, you do not pay FICA taxes on 401(k) withdrawals.
No, FICA taxes are not deducted from 401(k) contributions.
A deduction is made "pre-tax" if it avoids at least one form of taxation. Although contributions to "traditional" versions of 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans, as well as 457 plans, are "pre-tax" deductions for purposes of Federal income tax, they ARE subject to FICA withholding. In contrast, Section 125 ("Cafeteria Plan") healthcare premiums are deducted before FICA liability is calculated.
The 401(a) FICA alternative plan is a retirement savings plan offered by some employers as an alternative to traditional FICA contributions. In this plan, employees contribute a portion of their salary to a tax-deferred account, which can be invested for retirement. The main difference from traditional FICA contributions is that the 401(a) plan allows employees to have more control over their retirement savings and potentially earn higher returns through investments.
No
The actual quote is "leave yourself an out". Which means that an alternative plan or options will be left available in order to allow for an alternative choice in contrast to the plan decided on.
There are two major alternative sampling plans:
New Jersey
employers pay the fica tax
what is the FICA rate for 2011
"Plan B" is a great example: Having a second plan ready to go means having an alternative scheme. But it could also mean a "color scheme": i.e: An interior decorator should always have an alternative scheme in mind, in case the buyer is not pleased with their first suggestion.
Social Security and Medicare are funded by FICA
frequency of fica payments
Yes.
The fica is taken out of your paychecks and added to the Social Security fund.