Assume that Raji Patel is a vice-president in Maple Capital's leasing operations. During 2012, she worked for the company all year at a $7,500 monthly salary. She also earned a year-end bonus equal to 10 percent of her salary.
Patel's federal income tax withheld during 2012 was $2,398 per month. Also, there was a one-time federal withholding tax of $4,512 on her bonus cheque. She paid $356.85 per month into the CPP until she had paid the maximum of $2,306.70. In addition, Patel paid $157.50 per month EI through her employer until the maximum of $839.97 had been reached. She had authorized Maple Capital to make the following payroll deductions: RRSP contribution of $55 per month and United Way of $37.50 per month.
Maple Capital incurred CPP expense equal to the amount deducted from Patel's pay and EI expense equal to 1.4 times the amount Patel paid. In addition, Maple Capital paid dental and drug insurance of $38 per month and pension benefits of 7 percent of her base salary.
Required
1. Compute Patel's gross pay, payroll deductions, and net pay for the full year 2012. Round all amounts to the nearest cent.
2. Compute Maple Capital's total 2012 payroll expense for Patel.
3. Prepare Maple Capital's general journal entries (explanations are not required) to record its expense for:
a. Patel's total earnings for the year, her payroll deductions, and her net pay. Debit Salary Expense and Bonus Expense as appropriate for salary and bonus. Credit liability accounts for the payroll deductions and Cash for net pay.
b. Employer payroll expenses for Patel. Credit the appropriate liability accounts.
c. Fringe benefits provided to Patel. Credit Health Insurance Payable and Company Pension Payable.