which of the following statements about household employment taxes is not correct 612822

Which of the following statements about household employment taxes is not correct?

a. Incorrect. It is true that FICA only applies if the taxpayer pays $1,700 or more to a worker (other than a spouse, child under the age of 21, the taxpayer”s parent, or any employee under age 18).

b. Correct. Household employment taxes are paid through estimated taxpayer or with the taxpayer”s return; there is no requirement to deposit the taxes with the U.S. Treasury.

c. Incorrect. FUTA applies when the taxpayer paid total cash wages of $1,000 or more in any calendar quarter in 2010 or 2011; payments to a spouse, child under age 21, or a parent are not taken into account.

d. Incorrect. There is no mandatory income tax withholding; it applies only if the employee requests it and the taxpayer agrees to this.