The following totals for the month of april were taken from the payroll register
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The following totals for the month of april were taken from the payroll register of asplend company.
salaries and wages - $72,000
FICA taxes withheld - 5,508
Income taxes withheld - 15,000
Medical insurance deductions - 2, 700
federal unemployment taxes - 192
state unemployment taxes - 1,296
The journal entry to record the monthly payroll on april 30th would include a
a. debit to salaries and wages expense for $72,000
b. credit to salaries and wages payable for $72,000
c. debit to salaries and wages payable for $72,000
d. debit to salaries and wages expense for $51,000
Explanation / Answer
Option A is the answer
Salaries and Wages Expense would be debited with 72,000 (as the expense increased) and all the payroll taxes would be credited and the balance in Salaries and Wages Expense Account i.e Salaries and Wages payable would be credited
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