which of the following taxes must be paid only by the employer?

A Federal income

B State

C Federal unemployment

D Fica

Thanks

The only tax paid only by the employer is the federal unemployment tax.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=104985,00.html

To determine which of the taxes must be paid only by the employer, let's break down each of the options:

A) Federal income tax: This tax is paid by both employers and employees. It is deducted from the employees' wages and paid to the federal government.

B) State tax: State taxes can vary depending on the location. In most cases, state taxes are also paid by both the employer and the employee. Therefore, it is not a tax that is solely paid by the employer.

C) Federal unemployment tax: This tax is paid exclusively by the employer. It is used to fund unemployment insurance programs and is not deducted from the employees' wages.

D) FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act): FICA refers to the combination of Social Security and Medicare taxes. Both the employer and the employee are responsible for paying FICA taxes. They are typically split equally between the two parties.

Therefore, the correct answer in this case is C) Federal unemployment tax. This is the tax that must be paid only by the employer.