Answer:
The Social Security Administration increased the taxable wage base from $106,800 to $110,100.
A:
The percent increase in the base =
[tex]\frac{110100-106800}{106800}\times100=3.09[/tex]%
B:
Previous year tax = [tex]0.062\times106800=6621.60[/tex] dollars
This year tax = [tex]0.062\times110100=6826.20[/tex] dollars
Increase in tax = [tex]6826.20-6621.60=204.60[/tex] dollars
Hence, Joe’s increase in Social Security tax for the new year is $204.60.