Question

Dixon Sales has seven 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. 

Answer 1

Jan. 19	Sales Wages Expense	$         3,640.00		7 X 40 X 13
	Federal Income Tax Payable		$          436.80	3,640 X 12%
	State Income Tax Payable		$          109.20	3,640 X 3%
	Social Security Tax Payable		$          218.40	3,640 X 6%
	Medicare Tax Payable		$             54.60	3,640 X 1.5%
	State Disability Insurance		$             18.20	3,640 X 0.5%
	Sales Wages Payable		$       2,802.80