Swifty Corporation, which has a taxable payroll of $1300000, is subject to FUTA tax of 6.2% that includes a state contribution rate of 5.4%. However, because of stable employment experience, the company's state rate has been reduced to 2%. What is the total amount of federal and state unemployment tax for Swifty Corporation? O $106600 $36400 O$150800

Swifty Corporation, which has a taxable payroll of $1300000, is subject to FUTA tax of 6.2% that includes a state contribution rate of 5.4%. However, because of stable employment experience, the company's state rate has been reduced to 2%. What is the total amount of federal and state unemployment tax for Swifty Corporation? O $106600 $36400 O$150800

PAYROLL ACCT.,2019 ED.(LL)-TEXT

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Chapter5: Unemployment Compensation Taxes

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