Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134730370
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.14E
Payroll Taxes Payable, Pay Exceeds. Wage Base. Elyctric Company reports a $2,850,000 monthly payroll. Payroll income taxes average 20% for federal and 4% for state and local taxes. The company is also responsible for federal and state
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- a. Prepare the journal to record the monthly payroll.
- b. Prepare the
journal entry to pay the liability for accrued salaries. - c. Prepare the journal entry necessary to record Elyctric payroll tax expense for the monthly payroll.
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