EmploymentQuestion 923 of 1605
What is the primary purpose of the federal Form I-9 that every U.S. employer must complete for each new hire?
a.To report the hire to the state child-support registry
b.To determine how much income tax to withhold
c.To verify the employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States
d.To enroll the employee in unemployment insurance
Explanation
Form I-9, required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), documents that the employer has verified each new employee's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. Employers must examine acceptable documents and complete the form within specified deadlines. Tax withholding is handled by the W-4/DE 4, new-hire reporting by the DE 34, and unemployment coverage through EDD payroll tax registration.
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