Ron Swift Earned $1,500 Last Week

question 67

Multiple Choice

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

• A) $107.69
• B) $116.40
• C) $100.96
• D) $140.88
• E) None of these

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