Bill James Earned $800 for the Week

question 10

Multiple Choice

Bill James earned $800 for the week. If his cumulative earnings are $40,000 prior to this pay period, how much FICA-OASDI must his employer withhold from his earnings? FICA tax rates are OASDI 6.2% on a limit of $128,400. (Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.)

• A) $496
• B) $5
• C) $50
• D) None of the above is correct.

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