Obiajulu and her employer both pay 1.45% of Obiajulu's earnings into ______.Obiajulu's portion is withheld from her paycheck.

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Both Obiajulu and her employer pay 1.45% of her earnings into Medicare. Social Security taxes are also withheld from paychecks, but they are a separate tax that goes towards retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Unemployment insurance and retirement are not funded through a percentage withheld from an employee's earnings.

Obiajulu and Her Employer Both Pay 1