Question

Based on his salary, Kevin knows that he will have $336.00 withheld from his paycheck for federal income tax. He would like to have approximately $70.00 withheld for state income tax. Which of the following withholding options should he choose for state income tax?
a.
18% of federal income tax
b.
21% of federal income tax
c.
25% of federal income tax
d.
29% of federal income tax

Answer 1

Federal withholding = $336.
Compute each option: 18% → 0.18×336 = $60.48; 21% → 0.21×336 = $70.56; 25% → $84.00; 29% → $97.44.
Closest to $70 is 21%, so answer b.