Chapter 12, Problem 2PA

Stork Enterprises delivers care packages for special occasions. They charge $45 for a small package, and $80 for a large package. The sales tax rate is 6%. During the month of May, Stork delivers 38 small packages and 22 large packages.

A. What is the total tax charged to the customer per small package? What is the overall charge per small package?

B. What is the total tax charged to the customer per large package? What is the overall charge per large package?

C. How much sales tax liability does Stork Enterprises have for the month of May?

D. What accounts are used to recognize this tax situation for the month of May?

E. When Stork remits payment to the sales tax governing body, what happens to the sales tax liability?