| A | B |
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| Dependent | A person who relies on the taxpayer for financial support |
| Direct deposit | Wages are deposited directly into a depository institution account |
| Employee benefits | Employers may offer employee benefits in the form of products or services that add extra value for employees beyond earned wages |
| Income tax | Taxes paid to federal, state and local governments on the amount of money earned |
| Medicare | A federal program whose main purpose is to help pay for health care for those over 65 |
| Payroll card | A reloadable debit card onto which a worker's pay is loaded |
| Salary | Fixed amount of money or compensation paid to an employee by an employer that does NOT depend on the number of hours worked |
| Social Security | A federal government program that provides income for people who are over 65, among other things |
