College Accounting, Chapters 1-27
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Author: HEINTZ, James A.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 8, Problem 1CE
a)
To determine
Compute Person Q’s gross pay for the week.
b)
To determine
Compute the amount of federal income tax her employer should withhold for the week.
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Journalizing Payroll Transactions
On December 31, the payroll register of Hamstreet Associates indicated the following
information:
Wages and Salaries Expense
$8,700.00
Employee Federal Income Tax Payable
940.00
United Way Contributions Payable
220.00
Earnings subject to Social Security tax
7,600.00
Use Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% as specified in the text.
1. Determine the amount of Social Security and Medicare taxes to be withheld.
If required, round your answers to the nearest cent.
Social Security Tax
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2. Record the journal entry for the payroll, crediting Cash for the net pay.
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Chapter 8 Solutions
College Accounting, Chapters 1-27
Ch. 8 - Prob. 1TFCh. 8 - Prob. 2TFCh. 8 - Prob. 3TFCh. 8 - Prob. 4TFCh. 8 - A payroll register is a multi-column form used to...Ch. 8 - Prob. 1MCCh. 8 - Prob. 2MCCh. 8 - Prob. 3MCCh. 8 - Prob. 4MCCh. 8 - Social Security Tax Payable and Medicare Tax...
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