Employers Withhold Several Taxes from Employees ' Paychecks,one of Which

question 39

Essay

Employers withhold several taxes from employees ' paychecks,one of which is FICA.Congress requires employers to pay half of the FICA tax and workers to pay the other half.Does this mean that the burden of the FICA tax falls evenly on employers and employees? Briefly explain.

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