Question

of the following payroll taxes paid by the employer, which rate can vary based on location?
medicare
federal unemployment
state unemployment
social security

excise taxes are imposed on a business because
exercising is a human right and businesses shouldn’t make money off it
the business’ product or service are harmful to society, the environment or medical health
the government is being cut out of business and profits
the business is cutting competitors out of the market(s)

Explanation:

Medicare, federal unemployment, and social - security tax rates are set at the federal level and are relatively uniform. State unemployment tax rates can vary from state to state based on state - specific economic conditions and unemployment experience of employers. Excise taxes are typically imposed on products or services that are considered harmful to society, the environment, or medical health, like tobacco or gasoline.

Answer:

1. C. State unemployment
2. B. The business’ product or service are harmful to society, the environment or medical health