For the Current Year, the Base Amount for the Social

question 32

True/False

For the current year, the base amount for the Social Security portion (old age, survivors, and disability insurance) is different from that for the Medicare portion of FICA.

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Consideration

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Beneficiary Modification

Changes made to the designated recipient of benefits or entitlements under a legal instrument such as a will or insurance policy.

Gifts

Voluntary transfers of property or funds from one person to another without any expectation of payment or compensation.

Fraud

Intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right.