Mr Zee Worked 48 Hours During the Week Ended January

question 71

Multiple Choice

Mr. Zee worked 48 hours during the week ended January 18, 2013. He is paid $10 per hour, and is paid time and a half for all hours over 40 in a week. He had $100 withheld from his pay for federal income taxes, and $20 withheld for health insurance. The combined social security and Medicare tax rate is 7.65%, and the federal and state unemployment tax rates are .8% and 3.8%, respectively. All earnings are taxable. What is the total employer payroll tax expense for Mr. Zee's current paycheck?

• A) $63.70
• B) $39.78
• C) $23.92
• D) $0

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