Asked by Jacob Rucker on Jun 14, 2024

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Which of the following taxes are employers required to withhold from employees?

A) FICA tax
B) FICA tax, and state and federal unemployment tax
C) state unemployment tax
D) federal unemployment tax

FICA Tax

A federal tax in the United States that funds Social Security and Medicare, required to be paid by both employees and employers.

Federal Unemployment Tax

A federal levy paid by employers to fund the unemployment account of the federal government, used to pay unemployment benefits to workers who have lost jobs.

State Unemployment Tax

A tax imposed by state governments on employers to fund unemployment insurance benefits for workers who have lost their jobs.

  • Identify the types of taxes employers are required to withhold from employees' wages.
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Rinki sehrawatJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Employers are required to withhold FICA tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes) from employees' wages. State and federal unemployment taxes are paid by the employer, not withheld from employees' wages.