An employee earned $50,000 during the year. FICA tax for Social Security is 6.2% and FICA tax for Medicare is 1.45%. The employer’s share of FICA taxes is a. $0; employee’s pay exceeds FICA limit. b. $0; FICA is not an employer tax. c. $3,100. d. $725. e. $3,825.

An employee earned $50,000 during the year. FICA tax for Social Security is 6.2% and FICA tax for Medicare is 1.45%. The employer’s share of FICA taxes is a. $0; employee’s pay exceeds FICA limit. b. $0; FICA is not an employer tax. c. $3,100. d. $725. e. $3,825.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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