The payroll register for D. Salah Company for the week ended May 18 indicated the following: Salaries $693,000 Federal income tax withheld 138,600 The salaries were all subject to the 6.0% social security tax and the 1.5% Medicare tax. In addition, state and federal unemployment taxes were calculated at the rate of 5.4% and 0.8%, respectively, on $13,000 of salaries. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Question Content Area a.  Journalize the entry to record the payroll for the week of May 18. May 18   _______ ________                                   Question Content Area b.  Journalize the entry to record the payroll tax expense incurred for the week of May 18. May 18   ________ __________

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The payroll register for D. Salah Company for the week ended May 18 indicated the following:

Salaries $693,000
Federal income tax withheld 138,600

The salaries were all subject to the 6.0% social security tax and the 1.5% Medicare tax. In addition, state and federal unemployment taxes were calculated at the rate of 5.4% and 0.8%, respectively, on $13,000 of salaries.

If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

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a.  Journalize the entry to record the payroll for the week of May 18.

May 18
 
_______ ________
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 

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b.  Journalize the entry to record the payroll tax expense incurred for the week of May 18.

May 18
 
________ __________
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
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