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Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) Taxes are United States federal payroll taxes levied to fund the Social Security and Medicare system. FICA Taxes burdens are divided between employers and employees and... more +
Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) Taxes are United States federal payroll taxes levied to fund the Social Security and Medicare system. FICA Taxes burdens are divided between employers and employees and are currently set at 12.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare. less -
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Who is Caring for WA Cares? Part 3: Unconstitutional Income Tax or Excise Tax?

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Constitutional question follows the Washington Supreme Court's recent capital gains decision - As discussed in Parts 1 and 2 of our advisory series, Washington State's Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program ("WA...more

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FICA Replacement Plans for Public Employers

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Governmental employers that employ part-time, seasonal and/or temporary employees may want to consider adopting a FICA Replacement Plan. By implementing a FICA Replacement Plan, an eligible government employer may eliminate...more

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Employers Must Withhold FICA Taxes for Students who Change Status to H-1B Starting October 1

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As students and scholars’ status change from F-1, J-1 or other FICA exempt statuses to H-1B starting October 1, these employees will become subject to FICA taxes upon the effective date of their H-1B status....more

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California Appellate Court Holds Employer Must Withhold Taxes on Back Pay

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On June 26, 2015, a California appellate court rendered a precedential opinion that should hopefully put to rest the issue of whether an employer must withhold taxes on settlements or judgments made to former employees in...more

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