Independently considering each of the following statements regarding Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) and Form W-4 (Employee's Withholding Certificate), indicate whether the statement is true (by indicating T) or false (by indicating F). The employee generates Form W-2 on an annual basis to let the employer know how much federal and state income tax was withheld during the year. Employees complete Form W-2 to supply employer with information used to determine correct amount of tax to withhold. The Form W-4 may indicate additional amount of tax to be withheld above the amount calculated, or may indicate exemption from withholding. Form W-4 summarizes an employee's annual taxable salary, bonuses, and wages.

Independently considering each of the following statements regarding Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) and Form W-4 (Employee's Withholding Certificate), indicate whether the statement is true (by indicating T) or false (by indicating F). The employee generates Form W-2 on an annual basis to let the employer know how much federal and state income tax was withheld during the year. Employees complete Form W-2 to supply employer with information used to determine correct amount of tax to withhold. The Form W-4 may indicate additional amount of tax to be withheld above the amount calculated, or may indicate exemption from withholding. Form W-4 summarizes an employee's annual taxable salary, bonuses, and wages.

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Chapter9: Payroll, Estimated Payments, And Retirement Plans

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