Asked by
Dardane Iseini
on Dec 16, 2024Verified
Martin Jackson receives an hourly wage rate of $30, with time-and-a-half pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours during a week. Payroll data for the current week are as follows: hours worked, 46; federal income tax withheld, $350; social security tax rate, 6.0%; and Medicare tax rate, 1.5%. What is the net amount to be paid to Jackson?
A) $1,470.00
B) $1,009.75
C) $1,097.95
D) $460.25
Medicare Tax Rate
The Medicare Tax Rate is a federal payroll tax rate used to fund the Medicare program, charged to both employees and employers.
Social Security Tax
A payroll tax that finances the United States' social security program, providing benefits for retirees, the disabled, and children of deceased workers.
Hourly Wage Rate
The amount of money paid for each hour of work performed, typically associated with part-time or contractual employment.
- Recognize the different categories of taxes and deductions critical to the calculation of take-home pay.
- Discern the differences among gross earnings, net earnings, and taxable earnings.
Verified Answer
AA
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the different categories of taxes and deductions critical to the calculation of take-home pay.
- Discern the differences among gross earnings, net earnings, and taxable earnings.