Total payroll of Walnut Co. was $2,760,000, of which $480,000 represented amounts paid in excess of $137,700 (the annual limit for FICA) to certain employees. The amount paid to employees in excess of $7,000 (the annual limit for FUTA) was $2,160,000. Income taxes withheld were $675,000. The state unemployment tax is 1.2%, the federal unemployment tax is 0.8%, and the FICA tax is 7.65% on an employee's salaries and wages to $137,700 and 1.45% in excess of $137,700. Union dues withheld are 1% of payroll. Instructions: 1. Prepare the journal entry to record the salaries and wages paid and the employee payroll deductions. 2. Prepare the journal entry to record the employer's payroll taxes.

Total payroll of Walnut Co. was $2,760,000, of which $480,000 represented amounts paid in excess of $137,700 (the annual limit for FICA) to certain employees. The amount paid to employees in excess of $7,000 (the annual limit for FUTA) was $2,160,000. Income taxes withheld were $675,000. The state unemployment tax is 1.2%, the federal unemployment tax is 0.8%, and the FICA tax is 7.65% on an employee's salaries and wages to $137,700 and 1.45% in excess of $137,700. Union dues withheld are 1% of payroll. Instructions: 1. Prepare the journal entry to record the salaries and wages paid and the employee payroll deductions. 2. Prepare the journal entry to record the employer's payroll taxes.

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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Chapter9: Current Liabilities And Contingent Obligations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14E

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