In: Accounting
Sales Tax Transactions
Journalize the entries to record the following selected transactions.
a. Sold $852,000 of merchandise on account, subject to a sales tax of 7%. The cost of the goods sold was $502,680.
If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
Accounts Receivable | |||
Sales | |||
Sales Tax Payable | |||
Cost of Goods Sold | |||
Inventory |
b. Paid $45,520 to the state sales tax department for taxes collected.
If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
Sales Tax Payable | |||
Cash |
Accounts title |
Debit |
Credit |
Accounts Receivable |
$911,640 |
|
Sales |
$852,000 |
|
Sales Tax Payable [$852000 x 7%] |
$59,640 |
|
Cost of Goods Sold |
$502,680 |
|
Inventory |
$502,680 |
Accounts title |
Debit |
Credit |
Sales tax Payable |
$59,640 |
|
Cash |
$59,640 |