The amount that the designer will have to pay in FICA taxes is:$3,978.
FICA taxes comprises of:
Social Security tax= 6.2%
Medicare tax= 1.45%
Hence:
FICA taxes=($52,000×6.2%)+($52,000×1.45%)
FICA taxes=$3,224+$754
FICA Taxes=$3,978
Therefore the amount that the designer will have to pay in FICA taxes is:$3,978.
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