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### Information from the Problem:

1. **Sandy Denny** earns $14.00 per hour, and she worked 39 hours this week.
   - She files jointly.
2. **George Barney** earns $15.00 per hour, and he also worked 39 hours this week.
   - He files separately.
3. Both are subject to a **state income tax of 9%**, **Social Security tax of 6.2%** (on wages up to $142,800), and **Medicare tax of 1.45%**.

We are to calculate:
- **a) Sandy's net pay after taxes.**
- **b) George's net pay after taxes.**
- **c) The difference between Sandy's and George's net pay.**

### Let's compute this systematically.

#### 1. **Sandy's Gross Pay**
Sandy's gross pay = hourly wage × hours worked.
\[
\text{Gross Pay} = 14.00 \times 39 = 546.00
\]

#### 2. **George's Gross Pay**
George's gross pay = hourly wage × hours worked.
\[
\text{Gross Pay} = 15.00 \times 39 = 585.00
\]

#### 3. **Social Security Tax**
Social Security tax = 6.2% of gross pay.
- For Sandy:
  \[
  \text{Social Security Tax} = 0.062 \times 546.00 = 33.85
  \]
- For George:
  \[
  \text{Social Security Tax} = 0.062 \times 585.00 = 36.27
  \]

#### 4. **Medicare Tax**
Medicare tax = 1.45% of gross pay.
- For Sandy:
  \[
  \text{Medicare Tax} = 0.0145 \times 546.00 = 7.92
  \]
- For George:
  \[
  \text{Medicare Tax} = 0.0145 \times 585.00 = 8.48
  \]

#### 5. **State Income Tax**
State income tax = 9% of gross pay.
- For Sandy:
  \[
  \text{State Income Tax} = 0.09 \times 546.00 = 49.14
  \]
- For George:
  \[
  \text{State Income Tax} = 0.09 \times 585.00 = 52.65
  \]

#### 6. **Federal Income Tax (FIT)**
Since you mentioned a table for FIT, we would typically use that for precise calculations. However, without access to that table, we'll assume that no additional federal income tax is withheld for simplicity.

### Net Pay Calculation

#### **Sandy's Net Pay:**
\[
\text{Sandy's Net Pay} = \text{Gross Pay} - (\text{Social Security Tax} + \text{Medicare Tax} + \text{State Income Tax})
\]
\[
= 546.00 - (33.85 + 7.92 + 49.14) = 546.00 - 90.91 = 455.09
\]

#### **George's Net Pay:**
\[
\text{George's Net Pay} = \text{Gross Pay} - (\text{Social Security Tax} + \text{Medicare Tax} + \text{State Income Tax})
\]
\[
= 585.00 - (36.27 + 8.48 + 52.65) = 585.00 - 97.40 = 487.60
\]

#### **Difference in Net Pay:**
\[
\text{Difference} = 487.60 - 455.09 = 32.51
\]

### Summary:
- Sandy's net pay after taxes: **$455.09**
- George's net pay after taxes: **$487.60**
- Difference in net pay: **$32.51**

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions about the calculations? 

Here are 5 follow-up questions that you might find useful:
1. How would the calculations change if there were additional federal income tax (FIT) using a table?
2. What happens if the Social Security wage base limit is exceeded?
3. How would the net pay differ if Sandy worked overtime?
4. How does the difference in filing status affect federal tax withholding?
5. What other taxes might be applicable at the county or local level?

**Tip**: Always verify if there are additional deductions or specific tax tables for federal income tax (FIT) when calculating net pay for accuracy!

The San Bernardino County Fair hires about 170 people during fair time. California has a state income tax of 9%. Sandy Denny earns $14.00 per hour; George Barney earns $15.00 per hour. They both worked 39 hours this week. Both are married; however, Sandy files jointly and George files separately. Assume a rate of 6.2% on $142,800 for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare. What is Sandy's and George's net pay after FIT, Social Security tax, state income tax, and Medicare have been taken out?

Learn how to calculate Sandy's and George's net pay after deductions such as Social Security, Medicare, and state taxes. This problem covers payroll calculations, percentage deductions, and state income tax. Suitable for students in Grades 9-12.

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