Question

¿cómo se financia la seguridad social (oasdi)?

a. bonos del tesoro
b. impuestos sobre la nómina
c. impuestos sobre la venta
d. subvenciones federales

Explanation:

Identify the funding mechanism of OASDI

The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, commonly known as Social Security, is funded through dedicated payroll taxes (FICA/SECA) levied on employees, employers, and self-employed individuals.

Evaluate the given options

• A. Bonos del Tesoro (Treasury Bonds) - Incorrect; while surplus funds are invested in special-issue Treasury bonds, they are not the primary source of funding.
• B. Impuestos sobre la nómina (Payroll taxes) - Correct; payroll taxes directly fund the program.
• C. Impuestos sobre la venta (Sales taxes) - Incorrect; sales taxes do not fund federal Social Security.
• D. Subvenciones federales (Federal grants) - Incorrect; the program is self-funded through payroll contributions rather than general federal grants.

Answer:

• A. Bonos del Tesoro
• B. Impuestos sobre la nómina (Correct answer)
• C. Impuestos sobre la venta
• D. Subvenciones federales