Kathy's Corner Store has total cash sales for the month of
$36,000
excluding sales taxes. If the sales tax rate is
66%,
which journal entry is needed? (Ignore Cost of Goods Sold.)
Account titles and explanation | Debit | Credit | ||
Cash | $ 59,760 | |||
Sales revenue | $ 36,000 | |||
Sales tax payable | $ 23,760 | |||
(To record sale revenue and sales tax liabilities) | ||||
Working: | ||||
Sales tax | = | Sales revenue | * | Sales tax rate |
= | $ 36,000 | * | 66% | |
= | $ 23,760 | |||
Sales revenue | $ 36,000 | |||
Add sales tax payable | $ 23,760 | |||
Total Cash received | $ 59,760 |
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