fica (federal insurance contributions act)
FICA, or the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, is a U.S. law that requires employees and employers to contribute a portion of their income towards two federal benefit programs - Social Security and Medicare. These contributions fund retirement, disability, and healthcare benefits for eligible individuals.
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