Which of the following is a factor in the determination of the amount of social security tax to withhold from an employee's pay?
A) hours worked during the pay period
B) marital status
C) withholding allowances claimed on Form W-4
D) gross wages

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Social security tax is based on a set percentage of an employee's gross wages. The amount of gross wages earned during the pay period is a factor in the determination of the amount of social security tax to withhold from an employee's pay. The other choices are not directly related to social security tax withholding.

Which of the Following Is a Factor in the Determination