The payroll register of Russert Construction Co. indicates $18,000 of social security withheld and $4,500 of Medicare

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The payroll register of Russert Construction Co. indicates $18,000 of social security withheld and $4,500 of Medicare tax withheld on total salaries of $300,000 for the period. Assume earnings subject to state and federal unemployment compensation taxes are $13,000, at the federal rate of 0.8% and the state rate of 5.4%.

Provide the journal entry to record the payroll tax expense for the period.


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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-1133952428

12th Edition

Authors: Warren, Reeve, Duchac

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