Question

During 2019, Scott Howell received a salary of $135,000. The social security base amount for 2019 was $132,900. How much payroll tax should have been withheld from Scott's salary for 2018?

Answer 1

With hold tax = 132900*6.2%+135000*1.45%

10197.5

If social security base amount is less than salary received then the difference amount is taxable  

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