The following information relates to two employees for the week ending 8 August 20-9; LO2 Name Number
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The following information relates to two employees for the week ending 8 August 20-9; LO2 Name Number of items produced G Forbes 4,800 B Carr 5,200 The firm operates a piece work system at a rate of £3.00 per 50 items produced and a productivity bonus of £20 is paid to each employee who completes in excess of 5,000 units in a working week.
G Forbes pays Income Tax at 30 per cent on all earnings in excess of £60 per week. National Insurance contributions are 10 per cent of gross pay.
B Carr pays Income Tax at 30 per cent on all earnings in excess of £50 per week. National Insurance contributions are 10 per cent of gross pay.
You are required to:
(a) Calculate the gross pay for each employee.
(b) Show the amount of each deduction and set out their pay slips for the week ended 8 August 20-9.
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