Joseph Farmer earned $123,800 in 2018 for a company in Kentucky. He is single with one withholding allowance and is paid annually. The FUTA rate in Kentucky for 2018 is 0.6 percent on the first $7,000 of employee wages, and the SUTA rate is 5.4 percent with a wage base of $10,200. Use the percentage method withholding tables in Appendix C and the state information in Appendix D. Use Figure 5.3. Need help to how calculate the federal income tax withholding.
Gross Earnings | 123,800 | ||
Less: Withholding allowances | 4,200 | ||
Earning liable for Withholding tax | 119,600 | ||
From Appendix C | |||
Above $ 88,000 | 7,584.00 | (119,600 - 88,000 ) x 24% | |
Upto $ 88,000 | 14,382.50 | ||
Total Federal income Withholding tax | $ 21,966.50 | ||
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