The amount of income tax and medical care tax withheld from an employee is used to pay the employer's percentage of the tax.

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The employer is responsible for paying their own portion of taxes, which includes Social Security and Medicare taxes. Income tax and medical care tax withheld from an employee's paycheck go directly to the government to cover the employee's individual tax liability.

The Amount of Income Tax and Medical Care Tax Withheld