Alexander Received $80,000 in Salary in 2019

question 84

Multiple Choice

Alexander received $80,000 in salary in 2019.What is his FICA tax if the Medicare rate is 1.45% and the Social Security rate is 6.2% on the 2019 maximum of $132,900?

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

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