xChapter 10 discusses federal employee and employer taxes. The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) requires contributions to
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xChapter 10 discusses federal employee and employer taxes. The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) requires contributions to Old Age, Survivor and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Medicare programs. As of 2023, employees and employers must contribute on the employee's first $160,200 of earnings. Total FICA tax = 7.65% (6.2% to OASDI and 1.45% Medicare) Employers pay an equal amount. Self employed workers pay a higher tax since they are considered both the employer and the employee. Total Self Employed FICA tax = 15.3% (12.4% OASDI and 2.9% Medicare) Calculate the tax amounts for the following individuals: Using the table above, answer the following questions: Show Your Math 10-11. How much do the employer and employee pay in total for OASDI each monthly pay period? Show employer contribution, employee contribution and combined contribution. (a) Ana, $250,000 - self employed (b) Roberto, (c) Maria, and (d) Jim?