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Multiple Choice Question 124 The following totals for the month of March were ta

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Question

Multiple Choice Question 124 The following totals for the month of March were taken from the payroll records of Pharoah Company. Salaries $334800 FICA taxes withheld 25610 Income taxes withheld 73700 Medical insurance deductions 4855 Federal unemployment taxes 2680 State unemployment taxes 16700 The entry to record accrual of employer’s payroll taxes would include a debit to Payroll Tax Expense for $118690 credit to Payroll Tax Expense for $44990. debit to Payroll Tax Expense for $44990 debit to FICA Taxes Payable for $25610.

Explanation / Answer

The correct answer is Debit to payroll Tax Expense for $ 118,690

Payroll Tax expenses calculation: The following are included in payroll tax expenses

FICA Taxes withheld 25,610

Income taxes withheld    73,700

Federal unemployment    2,680

State uemployment taxes    16,700

Total    = 118,690

Medical insurance deduction will not form part of payroll tax expenses