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Phase 4Independent Practice
Independent Practice: Deductions and Net Pay

Algorithmic practice calculating net pay with automatic feedback

Independent Practice: Net Pay Calculation

Calculate both the employee's net pay AND the employer's total cost. Round to the nearest dollar.

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0/5 correct in a row

Get 5 correct in a row to reach mastery.

Problem #1

Employee Data

Gross Pay: $3,000
Filing Status: Married
401(k) Contribution: 5%
State Tax Rate: 0%
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Quick Reference

Employee Deductions

  • Federal Income Tax (progressive brackets)
  • Social Security: 6.2% (capped)
  • Medicare: 1.45% (no cap)
  • State Tax (if applicable)

Employer Expenses

  • Gross Pay
  • Social Security: 6.2% (matches employee)
  • Medicare: 1.45% (matches employee)
  • Total ≈ Gross × 1.0765