How Much Additional Social Security Tax Does Elise Pay in 2018

question 104

Multiple Choice

How much additional Social Security tax does Elise pay in 2018 on her $10,000 Christmas bonus? Her total earnings for the year (before the bonus) are $140,000.

• A)$ 0
• B)$ 145
• C)$ 620
• D)$ 765

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