What are FICA?
FICA is a tax on employees and employers that is used to fund the Social Security system (Social Security and Medicare).
How is FICA Calculated?
Social Security: 12.4% of your Gross Pay is payable, FICA is calculated by deducting a percentage of your earning (6.2%) from your Gross Pay.
Medicare: 2.9% of your Gross Pay is payable, FICA is calculated by deducting a percentage of your earning from your Gross Pay.
Who has to pay FICA?
FICA is payable by wage/salaried employees (9.1% [6.2% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare] of Gross Pay) and their employer (9.1% [6.2% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare] of employees Gross Pay).
How is FICA Collected?
If you are a wage/salaried employee, FICA will be collected automatically by your employer and deducted from your pay before you are paid. The amount of FICA paid should be detailed in your payslip.
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