### Question
What is the definition of contributions?


### Answer
The definition of **contributions** is as follows in *26 U.S.C. § 3306*:

> payments required by a State law to be made into an unemployment fund by any person on account of having individuals in his employ, to the extent that such payments are made by him without being deducted or deductible from the remuneration of individuals in his employ

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 3306*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Employment Taxes > CHAPTER 23-FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT**

