What is the purpose of a FICA tax? 1. It provides health insurance for people who are retired or disabled. 2. It helps the state

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What is the purpose of a FICA tax? 1. It provides health insurance for people who are retired or disabled. 2. It helps the state

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stealth61 [152] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-24T19:40:41+03:00

FICA tax: The full form of FICA is Federal Insurance Contributions Act.

This act was proposed in 1930's for the retired, injured and disabled persons. Currently, FICA is comprised of 6.2% Social Security tax and 1.45% Medicare tax. This program provides benefits for retired persons, children of deceased workers and disabled people.

So, option 1 is correct - It provides health insurance for people who are retired or disabled.

ValentinkaMS [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-24T18:29:23+03:00

ValentinkaMS [17]3 years ago

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Well...it goes towards the funding of social security and medicare...so I am thinking it is the first answer choice