Identify and Explain the Benefits That Are Often Denied by Federal

question 4

Essay

Identify and explain the benefits that are often denied by federal law to couples who are not legally married.

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Definitions:

FICA

Stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act, specific U.S. legislation that funds Social Security and Medicare through payroll taxes.

Seller Bears

Refers to situations where the seller is responsible for any additional costs or risks associated with a transaction.

FICA Tax

A U.S. federal payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare, contributions are made by both employees and employers.

Burden Falls

An economic term referring to how the costs or economic burdens of a policy, tax, or regulation are distributed among various stakeholders.