C
Answer the questions. Write the correct amount from the pay stub.
1.
How much money does Henry earn for a regular hour of work?
2.
How much money did Henry make this pay period before taxes?
3.
How much of this amount will be taxed?
4.
How much tax does Henry have to pay for this pay period?
5.
What is Henry’s net pay for this pay period?
6.
What is Henry’s net pay from January 1 to May 15?
PRACTICAL SPEAKING
A
An employee has a question about his pay stub. He talks to his
human resources manager. Listen to their conversation.
Employee:
Excuse me. Do you have a minute?
Manager:
Sure. What is it?
Employee:
I have a question about my paycheck.
Manager:
OK. Let’s take a look. What is it?
Employee:
Can you explain to me what “FICA” is?
Manager:
That’s a tax you pay the government for Social Security and Medicare.
Employee:
Oh, I see. Thanks!
B
Listen and repeat.
C
PAIRS
Role play a conversation between an employee and a human resources manager.
Ask about different items on a pay stub.
PRACTICAL LISTENING
A
Henry is listening to a podcast about double-checking your pay stub.
Listen to the podcast. Which item on the pay stub is the audio
mostly
about?
a.
gross and net pay
b.
FICA
c.
overtime hours
B
Listen again. Read the statements. Circle
True
or
False
.
Correct the false statements.
1.
You can choose not to have FICA taxes taken away from your paycheck.
True
False
2.
Social Security and Medicare benefits are based on the
number of years you have been retired.
True
False
3.
If your employer makes a mistake, you might receive
less money after retirement.
True
False
4.
The amount of FICA withholding should be 7.65% of your net pay.
True
False
5.
If you see a mistake, you should talk to a coworker about it.
True
False
GROUPS OF 3
Why do you think it is important to save your pay stubs?
For how long should you save them?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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