Ben and Jack Both Earned $60,000 This Year

question 47

Multiple Choice

Ben and Jack both earned $60,000 this year. Ben (age 30) is married with two children, and Jack (age 68) is single with no dependents. Which of the following is true regarding the amount of Social Security taxes they will have to pay?

• A)They will pay the same amount of Social Security taxes.
• B)Ben will pay less Social Security taxes because he is married.
• C)Ben will pay less Social Security taxes because he has children.
• D)Jack will pay less Social Security taxes because he is single.
• E)Jack will pay less Social Security taxes because he is over the age of 65.

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