Glossary · Tax

FICA Taxes

US Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes.

Definition

FICA combines 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare on US wages, withheld from every paycheck. Self-employed individuals pay both halves (15.3%).

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