Question

Rachel Anderson's gross biweekly pay as a quality control inspector is $812. Her

earnings to date for the year total $32,435. What amount does her employer deduct from
her pay for Medicare taxes?
A. $11.77
B. $12.18
C. $10.98
D. $50.34

Answer 1

To calculate the Medicare tax deduction from Rachel Anderson's gross biweekly pay of $812, it's multiplied by the Medicare tax rate of 1.45%, resulting in an amount of $11.77, which is answer choice A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks what amount should be deducted from Rachel Anderson's gross biweekly pay for Medicare taxes. The Medicare tax rate is 1.45% of the gross pay. To calculate her Medicare tax deduction, you would multiply her biweekly gross pay of $812 by the Medicare tax rate:

Medicare tax deduction = gross biweekly pay × Medicare tax rate

Medicare tax deduction = $812 × 0.0145

Medicare tax deduction = $11.77

Therefore, the correct answer is A. $11.77.