Refer to Instruction 5-1

question 66

Essay

Refer to Instruction 5-1.Sparks Company's SUTA rate for next year is 3.25% because its reserve ratio falls into the state's 10% to less than 12% category [(contributions - benefits paid)÷ average payroll = $414,867 ÷ $3,521,790 = 11.78%].If the next bracket (12% to less than 14%)would give the company a lower tax rate of 3.05%,what would be the least amount of the voluntary contribution needed to qualify the company for the 3.05% SUTA tax rate?

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