Reading a paystub

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How much federal income tax is deducted from an employee's wages?

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It depends on your income level and filing status

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What does FICA stand for?

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Federal Insurance Contributions Act

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What is the average rate everyone's wages are taxed for FICA - Social Security?

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6.2%

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What is SDI?

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State Disability Insurance

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What are deductions?

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any amount of money subtracted from your check

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Who decides how when and how often you get paid?

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your employer

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What is a worker's wages based on? Options: how many days a person works per week, minimum wage, their years of service, how many hours a person works, and their hourly wage

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how many hours a person works, and their hourly wage

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What is a salary?

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a fixed regular amount based upon an agreed amount between the employer & employee

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What are wages?

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the payment of money for labor or services performed

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What is the time period in which an employee worked and is being paid for?

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Pay Period