The City of Happy Valley records the following property tax transactions. Prepare the journal entries. a. Property

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The City of Happy Valley records the following property tax transactions. Prepare the journal entries.
a. Property taxes of $10,000,000 are levied and 5% are estimated to be uncollectible.

b. Property taxes of $9,800,000 are collected. 

c. The property taxes become delinquent after the due date passes. The city estimates that 5% of the delinquent amount will not be collected.

d. Interest and penalties of $10,000 are charged on the delinquent taxes.

e. Delinquent taxes of $180,000 and $9,000 in interest and penalties are paid.

f. The property tax liens are filed on the outstanding taxes and $2,000 are estimated to be uncollectible.

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Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities

ISBN: 978-1259917059

18th edition

Authors: Jacqueline L. Reck, James E. Rooks, Suzanne Lowensohn, Daniel Neely

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