Lesson ProgressPhase 5 of 6
Phase 5Assessment
Assessment: Pay Stub Studio: Taxes, Net Pay, and Proof
Mastery check: taxable income formula, FIT lookup, FICA math, and pay stub selector
Pay Stub Accuracy Check
Use your workbook or mental math to answer each question. Explain your reasoning out loud before submitting.
Lesson 06 Mastery
Confirm you can calculate taxable income, FIT, FICA, and state tax while using selectors.
1. Gross pay is $1,520, pre-tax benefits are $40, and standard deduction is $20,800 annually. Bi-weekly pay. What is taxable income?
2. Which strategy ensures the FIT lookup always matches the employee’s filing status?
3. Andre earns $930 gross with no pre-tax benefits. What are his Social Security and Medicare amounts?
4. Nia works in California with a 4.5% starter rate. Her taxable income is $1,850. How much state tax should appear?
5. Why must the pay stub use an Employee ID selector instead of manual typing?
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Artifact Task: Payroll Defense Memo
Write a 2-3 sentence explanation of how your workbook prevents payroll mistakes. This memo would be shown to Sarah's accountant during an audit. Focus on one specific validation or check your workbook includes.