Narrative 9-2
Use the Information Below to Solve the Following

question 6

Short Answer

Narrative 9-2
Use the information below to solve the following problems:
$$\begin{array} { l l l } & \text { Tax Rate } & \text { Wage Base } \\\text { Social security } & 6.2 \% & \$ 128,400 \\\text { Medicare } & 1.45 \% & \text { no limit } \\\text { FUTA } & .6 \% & \$ 7,000 \\\text { SUTA } & 5.4 \% & \$ 7,000\end{array}$$
-Refer to Narrative in your text 9-2. Edgar is paid $3,200.00 biweekly. So far this year he has earned $22,400.00. What will be the total deduction for social security and Medicare taxes on his next paycheck?

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