The Following Information Is for Employee William Heedy for the Week

question 8

Essay

The following information is for employee William Heedy for the week ended March 15.
Total hours worked: 48
Rate: $16 per hour, with double time for all hours in excess of 40
Federal income tax withheld: $200
United Fund deduction: $50
Cumulative earnings prior to current week: $6,400
Tax rates:
Social security: 6% on maximum earnings of $106,800
Medicare tax: 1.5% on all earnings; on both employer and employee
State unemployment: 4.2% on maximum earnings of $7,000; on employer
Federal unemployment: 0.8% on maximum earnings of $7,000; on employer
(a)Determine (1) total earnings, (2) total deductions, and (3) cash paid.
(b)Determine each of the employer's payroll taxes related to the earnings of William Heedy for the week ended March 15.

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