Discuss the Reasons For, the Extent Of, and the Effects

question 30

Essay

Discuss the reasons for, the extent of, and the effects of poverty in America during the 1980s.

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Definitions:

Semiweekly Schedule

A tax depositing schedule requiring payments to be made twice a week, often used by employers for payroll taxes.

Form W-4

A tax form used by employees to determine the amount of taxes to be withheld from their paycheck.

Withholding Allowances

Amounts used to calculate how much income tax an employer should withhold from an employee's paycheck, based on the employee's personal situation.

Federal Unemployment Tax

A tax paid by employers to fund the federal government's oversight of the state unemployment insurance programs.