Ron Swift Earned $1,500 Last Week

question 18

Multiple Choice

Ron Swift earned $1,500 last week. He is married, is paid biweekly, and claims two exemptions. Using the percentage method (use tables in the handbook) , his income tax is:

• A)$109.69
• B)$116.40
• C)$100.91
• D)$140.88
• E)None of these

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