For 2013,the Maximum Base for the Social Security Portion of the FICA

question 18

Multiple Choice

For 2013,the maximum base for the Social Security portion of the FICA tax is:

• A)$135,000
• B)$113,700
• C)$87,900
• D)$84,000
• E)None of the above

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