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Margaret Strand’s regular hourly wage rate is $24, and she
receives an hourly rate of $36 for work in excess of 40 hours.
During a January pay period, Margaret works 45 hours. Margaret’s
federal income tax withholding is $91, and she has no voluntary
deductions.
Compute Margaret Strand’s gross earnings and net pay for the pay
period. Assume that the FICA tax rate is 7.65%. (Round
answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 15.25.)
Margaret’s gross earnings |
$ | |
---|---|---|
Margaret’s net pay |
$ |
Margaret’s gross earnings [Refer working note 1] | $1,140.00 |
Margaret’s net pay [Refer working note 2] | $961.79 |
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Working note 1 - Calculation of gross pay
Hours (a) |
Wage rate applicable (b) |
Wages (a x b) |
|
Normal working hours | 40 | $24 | $960 |
Overtime hours [45 hours - 40 hours] | 5 | $36 | $180 |
Total | 45 | $1,140 |
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Working note 2 - Calculation of net pay
Gross wages [Refer working note 1] | $1,140.00 | |
Deduct: Withholdings | ||
Federal income tax | $91.00 | |
FICA taxes [Gross wages x 7.65% = $1,140 x 7.65%] | $87.21 | |
Total withholdings | $178.21 | |
Net pay [$1,140 - $178.21] | $961.79 |