1. R. L. Ybarra employs John Ince at a salary of $53,000 a year. Ybarra is subject to employer Social Security taxes at a rate of 6.2% and Medicare taxes at a rate of 1.45% on John's salary. In addition, Ybarra must pay SUTA tax at a rate of 5.4% and FUTA tax at a rate of 0.8% on the first $7,000 of Ince's salary.

Compute the total cost to Ybarra of employing Ince for the year. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

I have tried many different ways to calculate this but they are all showing as negative numbers. I tried 6.2 x 53,000. and 1.45 x 7,000. both answers got marked wrong.