How Employers Reduce Payroll Taxes

How Employers Reduce Payroll Taxesby: Jacob GuidiPublished on: 01/09/2026

Moving benefit contributions pretax lowers FICA for employers and employees. Here's how it works, with worked examples and what to watch for.

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How Employers Reduce Payroll Taxes