EXERCISE 9-10A
b.
Federal Income Tax ($3,600 x 15%)
FICA Tax – SS ($3,600 x 6%)
FICA Tax – Medicare ($3,600 x 1.5%)
Federal Income Tax ($10,800 x 20%)
FICA Tax – Medicare ($10,800 x 1.5%)
c. Philip’s net pay is different in December because he does not pay
FICA Social Security tax in December. His year-to-date earnings
exceeded $110,000 in November. However, there is no limit on the
FICA Medicare tax. Clay’s net pay is the same for both March and
December because his gross earnings do not exceed $110,000 for the
year.
d.
Amount appearing on W-2 for 2016
Box 1 Wages, tips, and other compensation
Box 2 Federal income tax withheld
Box 3 Social Security wages
Box 4 Social Security tax withheld
Box 5 Medicare wages and tips
Box 6 Medicare tax withheld