__________ taxes are withheld by the employer as a payroll tax on pay below a certain level.

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Social Security taxes are withheld by the employer as a payroll tax on pay below a certain level. The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) requires employers to withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes from employees' paychecks. These taxes are used to fund social welfare and retirement programs for eligible workers and their families.

Choice B) Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill on the job. It is not typically withheld by the employer as a payroll tax.

Choice C) Unemployment insurance provides financial assistance to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. It is typically funded by both employers and employees, but is not typically withheld as a payroll tax.

Choice D) FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for specified family and medical reasons. It is not typically withheld by the employer as a payroll tax.

__________ Taxes Are Withheld by the Employer as a Payroll