Question

Total payroll of Walnut Co. was $1,900,000, of which $330,000 represented amounts paid in excess of $118,500 to certain employees. The amount paid to employees in excess of $7,000 was $1,480,000. Income taxes withheld were $461,000. The state unemployment tax is 1.2%, the federal unemployment tax is .8%, and the F.I.C.A. tax is 7.65% on an employee's salaries and wages to $118,500 and 1.45% in excess of $118,500.
(a) Prepare the journal entry for the salaries and wages paid.

(b) Prepare the entry to record the employer payroll taxes.

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Dr Salaries and Wages Expense $1,900,000,

Cr Withholding Taxes Payable $461,000,

Cr FICA Taxes Payable 124,890

Cr Cash 1,314,110

B.

Dr Payroll Tax Expense 158,535

Cr FICA Taxes Payable 150,135

Cr FUTA Taxes Payable 3,360

Cr SUTA Taxes Payable 5,040

Explanation:

Walnut Co

A.

Dr Salaries and Wages Expense $1,900,000,

Cr Withholding Taxes Payable $461,000,

Cr FICA Taxes Payable 124,890

Cr Cash 1,314,110

(1,900,000 – $330,000) × 7.65%+ ($330,000 × 1.45%)

=1,570,000×0.0765+4,785

=120,105+4,785

B.

Dr Payroll Tax Expense 158,535

Cr FICA Taxes Payable 150,135

($1900,000 × 7.65%) + ($330,000 × 1.45%)

(145,350+4,785)

Cr FUTA Taxes Payable 3,360

($1,900,000 – $1,480,000) × .8%

420,000×.8%

Cr SUTA Taxes Payable 5,040

($420,000 × 1.2%)