An Employee Earned $47,000 During the Year Working for an Employer.The

question 9

Multiple Choice

An employee earned $47,000 during the year working for an employer.The FICA tax for social security is 6.2%,and the FICA tax for Medicare is 1.45%.The employee's share of FICA taxes is:

• A)$681.50.
• B)$2,914.00.
• C)$3,595.50.
• D)$7,191.00.
• E)Zero,since the employee's pay exceeds the FICA limit.

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