For 2015, the Maximum Base for the Social Security Portion

question 82

Multiple Choice

For 2015, the maximum base for the Social Security portion of the FICA tax is:

• A)$118,500
• B)$117,000
• C)$87,900
• D)$84,000
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

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