16The Town of Heartland levied property taxes in the amount of $1,600,000. The town estimates that 1 percent will be uncollectible. Thejournal entry to record the tax levy in the General Fund will include:Multiple ChoiceA debit to Cash for $1,584,000.A credit to Revenues for $1,584,000.A debit to Allowance for Uncollectible Current Taxes for $16,000.A debit to Estimated Revenues for $1,600,000.

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The Town of Heartland levied property taxes in the amount of $1,600,000. The town estimates that 1 percent will be uncollectible. The ournal entry to record the tax levy in the General Fund will include:

The Town of Heartland levied property taxes in the amount of $1,600,000. The town estimates that 1 percent will be uncollectible. The ournal entry to record the tax levy in the General Fund will include:

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