Asked by Ashlee Watson on Sep 29, 2024

Which of the following is not a factor when determining the amount of tax withheld from an employee's paycheck?

A) amount earned
B) marital status
C) duration of employment
D) number of exemptions claimed

Tax Withheld

Refers to income tax that is deducted directly from an employee's salary and paid to the government by the employer.

Marital Status

A legal or social recognition of a person's relationship, indicating whether they are single, married, divorced, etc.

Number of Exemptions

Refers to the count of allowances on a tax return that reduces the amount of income that is subject to tax, based on the taxpayer's family size or specific other criteria.

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