To solve this problem, let’s analyze the data given and fill in the blanks accordingly.
1. The first blank in the statement: "______ was withheld specifically for the tax that is used to pay for a healthcare program."
From the table under "6 Medicare tax witheld," we see that the amount is [tex]$612.65. Medicare is the tax used to pay for a healthcare program. So, the withheld amount is $[/tex]612.65.
2. The second blank in the statement: "______ was withheld for the payroll tax that specifically supports retired and disabled citizens."
From the table under "4 Social security tax withheld," we see that the amount is [tex]$2,567.45. Social Security is the payroll tax that supports retired and disabled citizens. So, the amount withheld is $[/tex]2,567.45.
3. The third blank in the statement: "If this individual made more money, the amount withheld for Social Security would ______."
The amount withheld for Social Security would increase if this individual made more money because the tax is a percentage of earnings up to a certain threshold.
Putting it all together:
- [tex]$612.65 was withheld specifically for the tax that is used to pay for a healthcare program.
- $[/tex]2,567.45 was withheld for the payroll tax that specifically supports retired and disabled citizens.
- If this individual made more money, the amount withheld for Social Security would increase.
