Answer:
B, FICA
Explanation:
FICA is a U.S. federal payroll tax. It stands for
the Federal Insurance Contributions Act and is
deducted from each paycheck. Your nine-digit number helps Social Security accurately record your covered wages or self employment. As you work and pay FICA taxes, you earn credits for Social Security benefits.
6.2% of your gross wages goes to Social Security tax.
1.45% of your gross wages goes to Medicare tax.
Your employer matches these percentages for a total of 15.3%; An estimated 171 million workers are covered under Social Security.
FICA helps fund both Social Security and Medicare programs, which provide benefits for retirees, the disabled, and children.
