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Computing and journalizing payroll amounts
Lee Werner is general manager of Stoncybrook Salons. During 2016, Werner worked for the company all year at a $14,000 monthly salary. He also earned a year-end bonus equal to 15% of his annual salary.
Werner's federal income tax withheld during 2016 was $980 per month, plus $1,700 on his bonus check. State income tax withheld came to $60 per month, plus $40 on the bonus. FICA tax was withheld on the annual earnings. Werner authorized
and life insurance of 535 per month.
Stoneybrook incurred payroll tax expense on Werner for FICA tax. The Compaq also paid state
Requirements
1. Compute Werner’s gross pay, payroll deductions, and net pay for the full year 2016. Round all amounts to the nearest dollar.
2. Compute Stoneybrooks total 2016 payroll tax expense for Werner.
3. Make the
payroll deductions and Cash for net pay. An explanation is not required.
4. Make the journal entry to record the accrual of Stoneybrook’s payroll tax expense for Werner’s total earnings.
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