The Dreaded Taxes
Smorgasbord
Time to Pay, People!
Crazy, But True, Payroll Edition (according to A.I)
Spanning the Globe
100

What is the federal supplemental tax rate under 1M?

22%

100

In America, payroll professionals are certified by who?

APA

100

What is the most common pay frequency in the US?

Biweekly

100
Which state prohibits businesses from operating before 1:30pm on Sundays?

South Carolina

There are numerous exemptions, including a wide range of industries, food services & transportation and more

100

Which country on average has the least amount of paid time off

U.S.

The only developed country that doesn't mandate any paid vacation time or paid holidays

200

What are the two primary components of FICA taxes?

Social security and Medicare tax

200

What year was the NPW founded by the APA

1996

200

Is vacation, sick and/or holiday pay guaranteed under FLSA?

No


Under the FLSA employers are only required to pay employees for hours worked

200

What is the minimum age requirement for workers in Georgia?

12

200
Which country has an average 30 hours work week?

The Netherlands

300

In which state do you not have to pay state income tax if you're over 100 years old?

New Mexico

300

How many fields are there to fill out on a check?

6

date, payee, amount in numbers, amount in words, signature, memo

300
How were ancient Egyptians reportedly paid for their labor?
Beer
300
In which state can employers mandate direct deposit as the payment method?
Utah



300

Which country has the highest tax burden for employers?

France

Employer taxes are between 35-40%


400
In 2024, what percentage of the federal government's revenue came from individual income tax?

49% 

2024 revenue was $4,918B with 35% coming from payroll taxes

400

What is paper currency made from?

25% Linen 75% Cotton

400

What was the first federal minimum wage?

.25

400
How frequently must employees in Kentucky be paid?

Semi-monthly

400

In which country do employees receive a commuting allowance based on their exact commute and route?

Japan

500

Who said "but in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death & taxes"

Benjamin Franklin

500

Approximately how long does a $1 bill last in circulation?

18 months

500

What year was the NPW founded by the APA?

1996

500

Which of the following employees are exempt from FLSA overtime laws?

Employees who process maple sap into sugar or syrup

500
How many types of currency are there across the globe?

180