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Payroll Fundamentals Test (Upwork)
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25 Questions

1. A employee garnishment is usually taken out of an employee's check when?
2. 401K deductions are calculated from an employee's ...
3. In the General Journal
4. Which tax form does an employee use?
5. Which employee tax elected filing status will deduct the highest withholding amount?
6. What is a pay period?
7. If an employee's gross wages are $10
8. What type of form is used to pay funds directly to employees bank account?
9. When can voluntary deductions be made?
10. Which of the following is a payroll-related tax that is imposed on employers?
11. What is gross pay?
12. Which tax can you elect to be paid for in advance in your check if you qualify?
13. What is a contractor?
14. What forms are filed at the end of the year to report employee wages to IRS?
15. What specific criteria must be used when making a voluntary deduction for meals?
16. A bonus is listed under what category?
17. What is an Employer Identification Number for?
18. An exempt employee is exempt from...?
19. What is a tax outside the scope of Federal taxes that an employer and employee are legally obligated to?
20. What type of tax return is used to file employee deducted and employer matched payroll taxes at the end of a quarter?
21. What form is required to verify employment eligibility for a new or potential employee?
22. How many yearly paychecks should a bi-weekly pay period yield to an employee?
23. Which tax is unique to the states
24. What tax document is provided at the end of the year to independent contractors and includes all payments paid?
25. Which form is used to correct an employees reported wages to IRS after W-2's have been issued?