Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Federal Social Security

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the federal Social Security tax is true?

• A) The tax burden increases annually because the rate generally increases annually.
• B) The tax burden increases annually because the base generally increases annually.
• C) Both the rate and the base generally increase annually.
• D) The Social Security tax burden has not increased since 1990.

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