Which of the Following Statements Does Not Describe an Employee's

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not describe an employee's FICA taxes and withholdings?

• A) The employee's taxes are collected by the employer and paid to the IRS along with the employer's taxes.
• B) The employee's taxes are deducted from the employee's wages at the time of payment.
• C) The employee's liability for the FICA taxes continues even after the employer has withheld them.
• D) The amount of tax to be withheld is computed by multiplying the employee's taxable wages by the current tax rate.
• E) The employee is entitled to a refund for overpayment of FICA taxes resulting from having worked for more than one employer.

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Definitions:

Total Revenue

The total amount of money generated by a company from its business activities, before any expenses are subtracted.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales in the short term, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales, such as materials and labor.

Corporate Tax Rate

The percentage of a corporation's profits that is paid to the government as tax.