Betsy Strand’s regular hourly wage rate is $24, and she receives an hourly rate of $36 for work in excess of 40 hours. During a

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Betsy Strand’s regular hourly wage rate is $24, and she receives an hourly rate of $36 for work in excess of 40 hours. During a

January pay period, Betsy works 45 hours. Betsy’s federal income tax withholding is $86, and she has no voluntary deductions. Compute Betsy Strand’s gross earnings and net pay for the pay period. Assume that the FICA tax rate is 7.65%.

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melamori03 [73] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-01T07:05:37+03:00

<h3>Betsy’s gross earnings for January period is $1,140 </h3><h3>Betsy’s net pay for January period is $966.79 </h3>

Explanation:

Betsy Strand’s regular hourly wage rate = $24
Betsy Strand’s hourly rate for work in excess of 40 hours = $36
Betsy works during a January pay period = 45 hours.
Betsy's pay for January period = $24 * 40 + $36 * 5
Betsy's pay for January period = $1,140

Betsy’s gross earnings for January period is $1,140

Betsy’s federal income tax withholding = $86
FICA tax rate = 7.65%.
Betsy’s FICA Taxes Payable = $1,140 * (7.65 / 100)
Betsy’s FICA Taxes Payable = $87.21
Betsy’s net pay for January period = Gross earnings - Federal income tax withholding - FICA Taxes
Betsy’s net pay for January period = $1,140 - $86 - $87.21
Betsy’s net pay for January period = $966.79

Betsy’s net pay for January period is $966.79