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A contractor must remit state unemployment tax (SUTA) based on the first $15,000 of each employee's annual wages at a rate of 3.2%. For an employee earning $45,000 annually, what is the SUTA tax liability?

Correct Answer

C) $480

SUTA is calculated only on the first $15,000 of wages: $15,000 × 3.2% = $480

Answer Options
A
$1,440
B
$1,800
C
$480
D
$600

Why This Is the Correct Answer

SUTA is calculated only on the first $15,000 of wages: $15,000 × 3.2% = $480

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