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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to the fundamental payroll certification (fpc) exam. It covers a wide range of topics, including federal income tax withholding, regular rate of pay calculations, federal payroll tax reporting, employee bonuses, and the fair labor standards act (flsa). Designed to help payroll professionals prepare for the fpc exam by providing them with the latest and most up-to-date information on these critical payroll-related topics. The questions and answers are structured in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for readers to understand and apply the concepts. Whether you are a seasoned payroll professional or a newcomer to the field, this document can serve as a valuable resource to help you succeed in the fpc exam and enhance your payroll knowledge and skills.
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Answers (Latest update 2025) Which form is completed by the employee to establish federal income tax withholding? - Correct Answer ✅ Form W- A nonexempt employee works 37½ hours per week at a regular monthly salary of $3,932.50. Under the FLSA, calculate the employee's regular rate of pay. - Correct Answer ✅ $24. A nonexempt employee works 40 hours per week at a regular annual salary of $45,240. Under the FLSA, calculate the employee's regular rate of pay. - Correct Answer ✅ $21. Which amount is the basis for the calcuation of federal income tax withholding? - Correct Answer ✅ Taxable wages An employee has total YTD wages of $68,000. Calculate the gross-up on a bonus payment of $2,000. Assume state income tax withholding is 3%. - Correct Answer ✅ $2,969. Which form is used by employers to report quarterly wages and federal payroll tax withholdings and deposits? - Correct Answer ✅ Form 941
Answers (Latest update 2025) Which entry would be posted as a debit? - Correct Answer ✅ Increase to an expense account The primary purpose of written departmental procedures is to: - Correct Answer ✅ document processes for the uniform application of policies. Which is a common type of employee bonus? - Correct Answer ✅ All of these What is the primary purpose of a gross-up payment? - Correct Answer ✅ To cover an employee's tax liability on additional pay Which formula is used to calculate the grossed-up bonus amount? - Correct Answer ✅ Net Bonus Amount ÷ (1 - Tax Rate) When are gross-up payments most commonly used? - Correct Answer ✅ For annual performance bonuses
Answers (Latest update 2025) What does FLSA stand for? - Correct Answer ✅ Fair Labor Standards Act Which is not covered by the FLSA? - Correct Answer ✅ Workplace safety standards Who enforces the FLSA? - Correct Answer ✅ U.S. Department of Labor What is the current federal minimum wage stipulated by the FLSA? - Correct Answer ✅ $7.25 per hour Under FLSA, after how many hours of work in a week is an employee eligible for overtime pay? - Correct Answer ✅ 40 Who is typically not covered by the FLSA? - Correct Answer ✅ All of these
Answers (Latest update 2025) What type of damages can be recovered for violations of the FLSA's wage and hour provisions? - Correct Answer ✅ Back pay and liquidated damages Can states set their own minimum wage rates under the FLSA? - Correct Answer ✅ Yes, they can set any rate they choose