Yes, that IS true.
The employer MATCHES the FICA taxes you pay. You pay 7.65% and so does the employer.
Further, he pays either a state or a fedeal unemployment tax of about one-half of 1% (this is the federal rate; state rates vary).
I suppose it's possible that several of the high-tax states (California, Massachusetts, New York) may have unemployment tax rates in the 2-3% range.
Further, there are disability insurance charges that several state require the employer to pay on each employee.
BOTTOM LINE: Yes, it is VERY possible that your employer is paying 10% of your pay in taxes.
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