Alexander Received $80,000 in Salary in 2018

question 26

Multiple Choice

Alexander received $80,000 in salary in 2018. What is his FICA tax if the Medicare rate is 1.45%, the Social Security rate is 6.2% on the 2018 maximum of $128,400, and the FUTA rate is 6% on a $7,000 maximum?

• A) $4,960
• B) $6,120
• C) $6,540
• D) $10,920

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