Asked by Lauren Stacy on Jul 01, 2024

FICA - Social security
A)Amount is limited, withheld from employee only
B)Amount is limited, withheld from employee and matched by employer
C)Amount is limited, paid by employer only
D)Amount is not limited, withheld from employee only
E)Amount is not limited, withheld from employee and matched by employer
F)Amount is not limited, paid by employer only

FICA - Social Security

A U.S. federal program funded by payroll taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) aimed at providing retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.

Withheld

Referring to the portion of an employee's wages not paid directly to the employee but instead held back, often for tax purposes.

Matched by Employer

Refers to contributions that an employer makes to an employee's retirement plan, equal to the amount the employee contributes up to a certain percentage.

  • Differentiate various payroll elements and their effects on the financial duties of both employees and employers.