Which of the Following Statements About the FICA Tax Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the FICA tax is not true?

• A)The FICA tax is composed of two parts, Social Security and Medicare.
• B)Self-employed individuals may elect to pay either FICA taxes or self-employment taxes.
• C)FICA taxes are paid by both the employees and their employers.
• D)The income amount subject to FICA tax has increased significantly over the years.
• E)Wages subject to FICA tax that are received by a self-employed individual reduce the individual's maximum self-employment tax base.

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