Kate's earnings during the month of May were $1,200.Her earnings for the year prior to May were $12,300.Jake's employer is subject to state unemployment of 2.0% and federal unemployment taxes of 0.8% on the first $7,000.The employer's unemployment payroll tax expense for May is:

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Kate has already earned $12,300 before May, which exceeds the $7,000 limit for unemployment taxes. Therefore, no additional unemployment tax is due for May.

Kate's Earnings During the Month of May Were $1,200