Question

Certain transactions and procedures relating to federal and state unemployment taxes follow for Fancy Nancy LLC, a retail store owned by Nancy Roberts. The firm’s address is 2007 Trendsetter Lane, Dallas, TX 75268-0967. The firm’s phone number is 972-456-1200.The employer’s federal and state identification numbers are 75-9462315 and 37-9462315, respectively. Carry out the procedures as instructed in each of the following steps. Name of Employee Total Earnings Terri Roma $ 6,010 Jo Guyton 3,975 Gloria Bermudez 4,298 Susie Scott 5,470 Anita Thomas 4,200 Terri Wong 3,110 Total $ 27,063 Required: Compute the state unemployment insurance tax owed on the employees’ wages for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. This information will be shown on the employer’s quarterly report to the state agency that collects SUTA tax. The employer has recorded the tax on each payroll date. Although the state charges a 5.4 percent unemployment tax rate, Fancy Nancy LLC’s rate is only 1.7 percent because of its experience rating. The employee earnings for the first quarter are shown above. All earnings are subject to SUTA tax. On April 30, 2019, the firm issued a check to the state employment commission for the amount computed above. In general journal form, record the issuance of the check.

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Answer: particulars Amount Total Amount $27,063 Rate 1.7%. state Unemployment tanRate 1460 (2) Jeneral Entry! Date particulary Debit Apr 30l state unemployment tax payable $460. - 2019 | To cash Being to read issuance of tax) credit $460