Federal Insurance Contributions Act

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Definition: Federal Insurance Contributions Act


Federal Insurance Contributions Act


Full Definition of Federal Insurance Contributions Act


FICA. Law requiring employers to withhold from employee wages and make payments to a trust fund designed to provide benefits, such as for retirement. also called Social Security.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Federal Insurance Contributions Act are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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