What are total earnings?

Payroll Deductions

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Stephen Burchett
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Total earnings, also known as gross pay, is the total money paid to an employee during an accounting period, including salary, commissions, and bonuses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are payroll deductions?
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Payroll deductions are involuntary and voluntary amounts withheld from an employee’s total earnings, reducing gross pay to arrive at net pay or take-home pay.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are involuntary deductions?
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Involuntary deductions, also known as mandated or statutory deductions, are required by law and include income tax, Social Security tax, Medicare tax, and other court-mandated garnishments.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are voluntary deductions?
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Voluntary deductions are optional and include employee benefits such as retirement plans, health insurance, life insurance, and union dues.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are pre-tax deductions?
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Pre-tax deductions are amounts deducted from an employee’s total earnings before any taxes are withheld, reducing gross pay before taxes are calculated. Examples include health insurance premiums and 401(k) contributions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are post-tax deductions?
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Post-tax deductions are amounts deducted from an employee’s earnings after all necessary taxes have been withheld. Examples include Roth 401(k) contributions, union dues, and wage garnishments.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the most common involuntary deduction?
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The most common involuntary deduction is for payroll taxes, which include federal income tax, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax.
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