Compare how Medicare taxes are paid by individuals who are employees to those who are self-employed. A) Employees do not pay the Medicare tax and the employer pays for both halves of the tax (2.9%). Self-employed individuals pay for both halves of the tax (2.9%).

B) Employees pay for both halves of the tax (2.9%) and the employer does not pay the Medicare tax. Self-employed individuals do not pay Medicare tax.

C) Employees pay half (1.45%) of the Medicare tax while the employer pays the other half. Self-employed individuals pay for both halves of the tax (2.9%).

D) Employees pay half (1.45%) of the Medicare tax while the employer pays the other half. Self-employed individuals pay half (1.45%) of the Medicare tax.