PAYROLL ACCT.,2019 ED.(LL)-TEXT
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Chapter 5, Problem 12PA
a.
To determine
Determine Company H’s reserve ratio for 2018.
b.
To determine
Determine Company H’s contribution rate for 2019.
c.
To determine
Identify the smallest contribution Company H should make in order to reduce tax rate.
d.
To determine
Compute the tax savings realized by the company.
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4.6%
2.4% or more, but less than 2.6%
4.3%
2.6% or more, but less than 2.8%
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3.7%
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