1. Federal Income Tax
Lesson 3.1a

2. Federal taxes are used to keep government agencies and services running.
The federal income tax is the amount of money one has to pay the government based on the situation.

3. Federal income tax will vary depending on a few things…
Marital status
Withholding allowances

4. Suppose Joe’s gross pay is $523. 45
Suppose Joe’s gross pay is $ His is married so he claims two allowances. How much will be withheld from his pay for FIT?

5. Suppose Joe claimed three allowances, and his employer withheld $75
Suppose Joe claimed three allowances, and his employer withheld $75. How much does Joe make a week?

6. State Income Tax
Lesson 3.1b

7. Along with the federal income tax there are also state income taxes that are required to be paid.
These can be withheld from your income as well.

8. Taxable wages depend on personal exemptions or “withholding allowances”

9. Figuring out taxable wages…
Taxable Wages=Annual Gross Pay-Personal Exemptions

10. Figuring annual tax withheld…
Annual Tax Withheld=Taxable Wages*Tax Rate

11. Frank’s gross pay is $60,000 a year. The state income tax rate is 5%
Frank’s gross pay is $60,000 a year. The state income tax rate is 5%. He takes a married exemption. How much is withheld from his earnings for state income tax?

12. Sherman’s gross pay is $39,250 a year. The state income tax rate is 4%
Sherman’s gross pay is $39,250 a year. The state income tax rate is 4%. He is single with two dependents. How much is withheld from his earnings for state income tax?

13. Unit 3: Net Income Summarize your notes Homework
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