Question

wage deductions

1. sarah walker worked twenty hours last week. she is paid $13.25 per hour.

deductions federal income tax $58.80
illinois income tax $12.13
social security tax $18.74

a. what is sarah’s gross pay?

b. what are the total deductions?

c. what is her net pay?

1. what three deductions are taken from everyone’s pay?

a.

b.

c.

1. name three other deductions that may be taken from your pay.

a.

b.

c.

1. define the following:

a. net pay

b. gross pay

c. deductions

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate gross pay

$\text{Gross Pay} = 20 \times 13.25 = 265$

Step2: Calculate total deductions

$\text{Total Deductions} = 58.80 + 12.13 + 18.74 = 89.67$

Step3: Calculate net pay

$\text{Net Pay} = 265 - 89.67 = 175.33$

2.

The three standard payroll deductions listed are mandatory taxes that apply to most workers.

3.

These are common voluntary or situation-specific deductions that may be taken from pay.

4.

These are standard definitions for key payroll terms.

Answer:

1.

a. $\$265$
b. $\$89.67$
c. $\$175.33$

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