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[–] explodicle@local106.com -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's not how tax incidence works. A tax is applied to the transaction, and its burden depends on who has more bargaining power, not on who writes the check.

[–] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's called FUTA. Look it up. Also, there's likely a state equivalent wherever you reside.

[–] explodicle@local106.com -1 points 2 years ago

There is no act that changes how tax incidence works.