Question

Merger Co. has 10 employees, each of whom earns $2,250 per month and has been employed since January 1. FICA Social Security taxes are 6.2% of the first $127,200 paid to each employee, and FICA Medicare taxes are 1.45% of gross pay. FUTA taxes are 0.6% and SUTA taxes are 5.4% of the first $7,000 paid to each employee. Prepare the March 31 journal entry to record the March payroll taxes expenses.

Answer 1

Answer:

March 31

Dr. Payroll Tax Expense: 3071.25

Cr. FICA- Social security taxes payable:

1395

Cr. FICA- Medicare taxes payable:

326.25

Cr. SUTA-State unemployment taxes payable:

1215

Cr. FUTA- Federal unemployment taxes payable: 135

Explanation:

March 31

Dr. Payroll Tax Expense: 3071.25

Cr. FICA- Social security taxes payable:

(6.2%×$2,250) 1395

Cr. FICA- Medicare taxes payable:

(1.45%×$2,250) 326.25

Cr. SUTA-State unemployment taxes payable:

(5.4$×$2,250) 1215

Cr. FUTA- Federal unemployment taxes payable: (0.6%×$2,250) 135