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) | |||