Widmer Company had gross wages of $226,000 during the week ended June 17. The amount of wages subject to social security tax was $203,400, while the amount of wages subject to federal and state unemployment taxes was $28,000. Tax rates are as follows: Social security 6.0% Medicare 1.5% State unemployment 5.4% Federal unemployment 0.8% The total amount withheld from employee wages for federal taxes was $45,200. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. If required, round answers to two decimal places. a. Journalize the entry to record the payroll for the week of June 17. June 7 Wages Expense Social Security Tax Payable v 226.000 Medicare Tax Payable v 3.390 V Employees Federal Income Tax Payable v 45.200 Wages Payable v

Widmer Company had gross wages of $226,000 during the week ended June 17. The amount of wages subject to social security tax was $203,400, while the amount of wages subject to federal and state unemployment taxes was $28,000. Tax rates are as follows: Social security 6.0% Medicare 1.5% State unemployment 5.4% Federal unemployment 0.8% The total amount withheld from employee wages for federal taxes was $45,200. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. If required, round answers to two decimal places. a. Journalize the entry to record the payroll for the week of June 17. June 7 Wages Expense Social Security Tax Payable v 226.000 Medicare Tax Payable v 3.390 V Employees Federal Income Tax Payable v 45.200 Wages Payable v

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Chapter10: Liabilities: Current, Installment Notes, And Contingencies

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Reference Figure 12.15 and use the following information to complete the requirements. A. Determine the federal income tax withholdings amount per monthly pay period for each employee. B. Record the employee payroll entry (all employees) for the month of January assuming FICA Social Security is 6.2%, FICA Medicare is 1.45%, and state income tax is equal to 3% of gross income. (Round to the nearest cent if necessary.)
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