Asteria Earned a $26,200 Salary as an Employee in 2020

question 164

Multiple Choice

Asteria earned a $26,200 salary as an employee in 2020. How much should her employer have withheld from her paycheck for FICA taxes? (Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.)

• A)$380
• B)$1,624
• C)$2,004
• D)$4,009

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