Use the percentage method of withholding to find the federal withholding tax, a 6.2% FICA rate to find the FICA tax, and
1.45% to find the Medicare tax. Then find the net pay for the employee. Assume that the employee has not earned over
$115,000 so far this year.
-Carla LaFong has gross earnings of $3576.57 weekly. She is married and has 2 withholding allowances.
A)$2,621.05
B)$3,302.96
C)$2,894.66
D)$3,984.87

Question

Use the percentage method of withholding to find the federal withholding tax, a 6.2% FICA rate to find the FICA tax, and
1.45% to find the Medicare tax. Then find the net pay for the employee. Assume that the employee has not earned over
$115,000 so far this year. 
-Carla LaFong has gross earnings of $3576.57 weekly. She is married and has 2 withholding allowances.
A)$2,621.05 
B)$3,302.96 
C)$2,894.66 
D)$3,984.87

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Carla's gross earnings are $3576.57 weekly. She is married and has 2 withholding allowances. Using the IRS withholding calculator, her federal income tax withholding is $285.52, her Social Security tax withholding is $219.86, and her Medicare tax withholding is $50.67. Her total withholding is $556.05. Her net pay is $3576.57 - $556.05 = $3020.52.

Use the Percentage Method of Withholding to Find the Federal