I'm not a CPA but I'm pretty sure this is incorrect.......
Here a copy of a standard W-2 for California residents ............
Notice you DO NOT see a Federal Payroll Tax. That's because it is part of the Federal Income taxes withheld by your employer.
***Businesses pay Federal Payroll Taxes from money withheld from their employees ( taxes withheld from employees and paid to IRS). Individuals DO NOT pay Federal payroll taxes on earned income from employers
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Federal payroll taxes are taxes withheld from employee wages and paid by employers to fund social insurance programs and government service
No clue why OP article is suggesting Purdy will pay Federal Income taxes AND Federal Payroll taxes unless I'm missing something.
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