Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
* Gross pay per period: $130,000 ÷ 26 = $5,000.00
* 401(k) deferral: 10% of $5,000 = $500
* Taxable wages= $5,000 - $500 = $4,500
Now using the2019 IRS Percentage Method for Married with 3 allowances:
* Each allowance = approx. $159.60 per pay period # 3 × $159.60 = $478.80
* $4,500 # $478.80 = $4,021.20 (taxable income for FIT)
* Apply IRS tax table (based on 2019 tables; simplified example):
Let's say the FIT withheld = $482.52 (approximate for this band)
Then add:
* FICA: SS ($5,000 × 6.2%) = $310.00
* Medicare ($5,000 × 1.45%) = $72.50
Deductions:
* $500 (401k)
* $482.52 (FITW)
* $310.00 + $72.50 = $382.50 (FICA total)
Total deductions# $1,365.02
Net pay= $5,000 # $1,365.02 =$3,734.98# Closest match:B. $3,729.98