Question

Use the net FUTA tax rate of 0.6% on the first $7,000 of taxable wages. Michael Mirer worked for Dawson Company for six months this year and earned $11,200. The other six months he earned $6,900 working for McBride Company (a separate company). The amount of FUTA taxes to be paid on Mirer's wages by the two companies is

Answer 1

Answer:

$83.4

Explanation:

Under FUTA, only the first $7000 earning per year will be taxed. Any amounts above $7000 will be tax-exempt.

For Michael, the tax will be calculated as follows.

for the$11200 earned in Dawson company

=0.6% x $7000

=0.06/100 x 7000

=0.006 x 7000

=$42

Amount earned working at McBribe

=0.06% x 6900

=0.006 x $6900

=$41.4

Total to be paid by the two companies

=$42 + $ 41.4

=$83.4