The document discusses the key sections and information contained on a typical paycheck stub. It notes that paycheck stubs usually have two main sections - earnings and deductions. The earnings section shows an employee's rate of pay and hours worked for the pay period, as well as their gross pay before taxes and other deductions. Common deductions taken out of gross pay are listed as federal and state income taxes, FICA for social security and Medicare, and any retirement contributions. The bottom line is the employee's net or take-home pay.
The document discusses the key sections and information contained on a typical paycheck stub. It notes that paycheck stubs usually have two main sections - earnings and deductions. The earnings section shows an employee's rate of pay and hours worked for the pay period, as well as their gross pay before taxes and other deductions. Common deductions taken out of gross pay are listed as federal and state income taxes, FICA for social security and Medicare, and any retirement contributions. The bottom line is the employee's net or take-home pay.
The document discusses the key sections and information contained on a typical paycheck stub. It notes that paycheck stubs usually have two main sections - earnings and deductions. The earnings section shows an employee's rate of pay and hours worked for the pay period, as well as their gross pay before taxes and other deductions. Common deductions taken out of gross pay are listed as federal and state income taxes, FICA for social security and Medicare, and any retirement contributions. The bottom line is the employee's net or take-home pay.
The document discusses the key sections and information contained on a typical paycheck stub. It notes that paycheck stubs usually have two main sections - earnings and deductions. The earnings section shows an employee's rate of pay and hours worked for the pay period, as well as their gross pay before taxes and other deductions. Common deductions taken out of gross pay are listed as federal and state income taxes, FICA for social security and Medicare, and any retirement contributions. The bottom line is the employee's net or take-home pay.
Earnings & deductions Earnings- shows your rate and number of hours in each pay period Gross pay- money you make before taxes and deductions Common tax deductions- subtracted from the gross pay Federal income taxes and state income taxes- helps pay for roads, military school, police, etc. FICA- medical care and social sercurity Retirement pay NET- money you take home