Both the Percentage Method and the Wage-Bracket Method of Withholding

question 20

Multiple Choice

Both the percentage method and the wage-bracket method of withholding have each of the following characteristics except

• A) unmarried persons are distinguished from married persons
• B) a table of allowances values is used
• C) employees are given the full benefit of the allowances they claim
• D) tables and wage-bracket charts are used to determine the amount withheld
• E) the standard deduction is taken into account

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