Question

Dixon Sales has four sales employees that receive weekly paychecks. Each earns $13.00 per hour and each has worked 40 hours in the pay period. Each employee pays 12% of gross in federal income tax, 3% of gross in state income tax, 6% of gross in Social Security tax, 1.5% of gross in Medicare tax, and 0.5% of gross in state disability insurance.

Journalize the recognition of the pay period ending January 19 which will be paid to the employees January 26. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Present your answers to the nearest cent.

Jan. 19

Answer 1

ANSWER
Journalize the recognition of the pay period ending January 19 which will be paid to the employees January 26 as follows: -
Journal entry
Date	Particulars	Debit	Credit
19-Jan	Payroll Expense ($13.00 x 4 x 40)	$2,080
	Federal Income Tax Withheld ($2,080 x 12%)		$249.60
	State Income Tax Withheld ($2,080 x 3%)		$62.40
	Social Security Tax Withheld ($2,080 x 6%)		$124.80
	Medicare Tax Withheld ($2,080 x 1.50%)		$31.20
	State Disability Insurance Withheld ($2,080 x 0.50%)		$10.40
	Payroll Expense Payable (Balancing Figure)		$1,601.60
	(Being payroll expense recorded)