Chap 6 Exercise Set B Flashcards

1
Q

Of the following taxes, which one(s) is/are examples of statutory deductions that pertain to employers?

Check all that apply:

  • Employee federal income tax
  • Social Security tax
  • FUTA
  • 401(k) contributions
A
  • Social Security tax Correct
  • ## FUTA Correct
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Which of the following is/are true about FUTA obligations?

Check all that apply:

  • FUTA is subject to a 5.4 percent reduction based on employer and state factors.
  • FUTA is subject to a $7,000 wage base per employee.
  • FUTA is an employer-only tax.
  • FUTA applies to all companies.
A
  • FUTA is subject to a 5.4 percent reduction based on employer and state factors.
  • FUTA is subject to a $7,000 wage base per employee.
  • FUTA is an employer-only tax.

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Of the IRS-stipulated lookback periods, which one(s) is/are the most commonly used?

Check all that apply:

  • Semiweekly
  • Monthly
  • Annual
  • Quarterly
A
  • Semiweekly
  • Monthly
  • -
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4
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The Foggy Snail Theater has annual payroll taxes of $49,250 during the most recent lookback period. Which payroll deposit frequency will the company have, based on that lookback period?

Multiple Choice

  • Monthly
  • Annual
  • Semiweekly
  • Quarterly
A

Monthly

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5
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Joyce Hunter is the new payroll accountant with Rainy Snake Products in Sparks, Nevada. The company had a payroll tax liability of $250,350 during the most recent lookback period. For the quarter ending September 30, 20XX, which federal form should she file?

Multiple Choice

  • Form SS-8
  • Form 941
  • Form 940
  • Form W-2
A

Form 941

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6
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Which of the following is a form that must accompany all Forms W-2 submitted to the Social Security Administration?

Multiple Choice

  • Form W-3
  • Form 940
  • Form W-4
  • Form 941
A

Form W-3

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What are the penalties associated with the lack of reporting and remitting payroll taxes?

Check all that apply:

  • Failure to file
  • Failure to remit
  • Failure to deposit
  • Failure to report
A
  • Failure to file
  • ## Failure to deposit
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Winston Briggs is the accounting supervisor for Cheeky Cat Furnishings, which has chosen to maintain its payroll on an in-house basis for this purpose and has hired new accounting clerks. Which of the following are payroll responsibilities of Cheeky Cat Furnishings?

Check all that apply:

  • Timely remittance of payroll taxes.
  • Publication of salary data in company-wide publications.
  • Accountability to employees and governmental agencies.
  • Remittance of voluntary deductions.
A
  • Timely remittance of payroll taxes.
  • Accountability to employees and governmental agencies.
  • Remittance of voluntary deductions.
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9
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Which of the following represent(s) the purpose(s) of the labor distribution report?

Check all that apply:

  • Accurate payroll cost allocation among departments.
  • Determination of departmental performance.
  • Evaluation of labor planning efforts.
  • Explanation of individual employee costs.
A
  • Accurate payroll cost allocation among departments.
  • ## Evaluation of labor planning efforts.
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10
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Sunny Day Flooring has employees in its manufacturing, sales, and administrative departments. Which department will have the highest rate for its workers’ compensation insurance?

Multiple Choice

  • All departments will have the same rate.
  • Administrative.
  • Manufacturing.
  • Sales.
A

Manufacturing

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