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FICA: Federal Insurance Contribution Act Definition

Term Definition
Stands for Federal Insurance Contribution Act, a tax that provides for the federal system of Old Age, Survivors, Disability Insurance and Hospital Insurance. The first three are funded by the Social Security system, while Hospital Insurance is funded by a Medicare tax.

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