Taurus's Gross Pay for the Week Is $980

question 98

Multiple Choice

Taurus's gross pay for the week is $980. His yearly pay is under the limit for OASDI. Assume that the rate for state and federal unemployment compensation taxes is 6.2%, and that Taurus's pay year-to-date has previously exceeded the $7,000 cap. How much is the amount of state and federal unemployment tax that his employer must record as payroll tax expense and pay to the federal and state governments?

• A)$0
• B)$14.21
• C)$74.97
• D)$60.76

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