Recording Various Liabilities
Glenview Hardware had the following transactions that produced liabilities during 2020:
a. Purchased merchandise on credit for $30,000. ( Note: Assume a periodic inventory system.)
b. Year-end wages of $10,000 were incurred, but not paid. Related federal income taxes of $1,200, Social Security of $620 (employee portion), and Medicare taxes of $145 were with-held from employees.
c. Year-end estimated income taxes payable, but unpaid, for the year were $42,850.
d. Sold merchandise on account for $1,262, including state sales taxes of S48. ( Note: Assume a periodic inventory system.)
e. Employer’s share of Social Security and Medicare taxes for the period were $620 and $145, respectively.
f. Borrowed cash under a 90-day, 9%, $25,000 note.
Required:
Prepare the entry to record each of these transactions (treat each transaction independently).
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