Jessica makes $24,000 a year, but receives weekly paychecks. If 12% of her checks is withheld for federal taxes,what is her required weekly deduction including FICA?

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Jessica makes $24,000 a year, but receives weekly paychecks. If 12% of her checks is withheld for federal taxes,what is her required weekly deduction including FICA?

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Gross pay = Total annual pay /no of pay periods

Total deduction /withholding =Federal tax +FICA deduction

FICA deduction -

A. Social security - 6.20%

B. Medicare - 1.45%

Total 7. 65 % of Gross pay- FICA withholding

Since no information for state taxes given, these are ignored 

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