In: Accounting
The payroll register of Patel Engineering Co. indicates $1,140 of social security withheld and $285 of Medicare tax withheld on total salaries of $19,000 for the period. Federal withholding for the period totaled $3,420.
Provide the journal entry for the period's payroll. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
| Solution: | |||
| Total Salaries = | $ 19,000 | ||
| Less: Withheld and federal taxation | |||
| Social Security | $ 1,140 | ||
| Medical Tax | $ 285 | ||
| Federal | $ 3,420 | ||
| Net Payable | $ 14,155 | ||
| Journal Entries | |||
| Date | Account Title and explanation | Debit | Credit | 
| ---------- | Salary Expenses | $ 19,000 | |
| Social Security Payable | $ 1,140 | ||
| Medical Tax Payable | $ 285 | ||
| Federal Tax Payable | $ 3,420 | ||
| Cash | $ 14,155 | ||
| (To Record the salary Expenses) | |||