The Following Information Is for Employee Ella Dodd for the Week

question 115

Essay

The following information is for employee Ella Dodd for the week ended March 15.
Total hours worked: 48
Rate: $15 per hour,with double time for all hours in excess of 40
Federal income tax withheld: $200
United Fund deduction: $50
Cumulative earnings prior to current week: $6,400
Tax rates:
Social security: 6% on maximum earnings of $100,000.Medicare tax:
1.5% on all earnings.
State unemployment: 3.4% on maximum earnings of $7,000;on employer
Federal unemployment: 0.8% on maximum earnings of $7,000;on employer

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