Baker Earned $225,000 of Salary as an Employee in 2016

question 114

Multiple Choice

Baker earned $225,000 of salary as an employee in 2016. How much should his employer have withheld from his paycheck for FICA taxes? (rounded to the nearest whole dollar amount)

• A) $10,835
• B) $10,247
• C) $9,653
• D) $15,888

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