During the month of March, Sandhill Co's employees earned wages of $68,000. Withholdings related to these wages were $5,202 for FICA, $8,160 for federal income tax, $3,400 for state income tax, and $408 for union dues. The company incurred no cost related to these earnings for federal unemployment tax but incurred $680 for state unemployment tax.

During the month of March, Sandhill Co's employees earned wages of $68,000. Withholdings related to these wages were $5,202 for FICA, $8,160 for federal income tax, $3,400 for state income tax, and $408 for union dues. The company incurred no cost related to these earnings for federal unemployment tax but incurred $680 for state unemployment tax.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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