Based on the following figures for the most recent pay period, record the necessary journal entry to account for employer payroll taxes as of 01/20/2020. Chart of Accounts (attached) Notes: Enter the transaction date on the first line only (if multiple transactions are required, enter the date on the first line of each transaction). Enter all debits within the transaction prior to entering any credits. Omit journal entry explanations.

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PSa 5-6 Record Employer Payroll Tax Journal Entry

 

Based on the following figures for the most recent pay period, record the necessary journal entry to account for employer payroll taxes as of 01/20/2020.

  • Chart of Accounts (attached)
  • Notes:
  • Enter the transaction date on the first line only (if multiple transactions are required, enter the date on the first line of each transaction). Enter all debits within the transaction prior to entering any credits. Omit journal entry explanations.
  • See the Chart of Accounts provided for the proper account names to use.
  • To earn any credit for a given line within the journal entry, the account name must be correct. Partial credit is given for a correct account name with an incorrect amount; full credit is given for a correct account name with the correct amount.
  • Do not include journal entry explanation when submitting your answer.
Account Name Amount
Medicare Tax Payable $31.90
State Unemployment Tax Payable $74.80
Social Security Tax Payable $136.40
Federal Unemployment Tax Payable $13.20
Cafeteria Plan Payable
Cash
Charitable Contribution Payable
Federal Income Tax Payable
Federal Unemployment Tax Payable
Flexible Spending Account Payable
Health Insurance Payable
Life Insurance Payable
Medicare Tax Payable
Payroll Tax Expense
Retirement Plan Payable
Salaries Expense
Social Security Tax Payable
State Income Tax Payable
State Unemployment Tax Payable
Union Dues Payable
Wages Expense
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Accumulated Depreciation
|Depreciation Expense
Transcribed Image Text:Cafeteria Plan Payable Cash Charitable Contribution Payable Federal Income Tax Payable Federal Unemployment Tax Payable Flexible Spending Account Payable Health Insurance Payable Life Insurance Payable Medicare Tax Payable Payroll Tax Expense Retirement Plan Payable Salaries Expense Social Security Tax Payable State Income Tax Payable State Unemployment Tax Payable Union Dues Payable Wages Expense Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Accumulated Depreciation |Depreciation Expense
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