use the 2021 fica tax rates, shown, to answer the following question. if a taxpayer is not self - employed…

use the 2021 fica tax rates, shown, to answer the following question. if a taxpayer is not self - employed and earns $162,000, what are the taxpayer’s fica taxes? employee’s rates 7.65% on first $142,800 of income 1.45% of income in excess of $142,800 matching rates paid by the employer 7.65% on first $142,800 paid in wages 1.45% of wages paid in excess of $142,800 self - employed rates 15.3% on first $142,800 of net profits 2.9% of net profits in excess of $142,800 the taxpayer’s fica taxes are $ (round to the nearest cent as needed.)

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