Given that Jenny earned $44,500 in 2016.
Her contribution to the Social Security is given by: 6.2% of $44,500 = 0.062 x 44500 = $2,759
Her employer's contribution to the Social Security is given by: 6.2% of $44,500 = 0.062 x 44500 = $2,759
Her contribution to the medicare is given by: 1.45% of $44,500 = 0.0145 x 44500 = $645.25
Her employer's contribution to the Social Security is given by: 1.45% of $44,500 = 0.0145 x 44500 = $645.25
Therefore, her total FICA tax is 2(2,759) + 2(645.25) = $5,518 + $1,290.50 = $6,808.50