Question

Payroll Entries The payroll register for D. Salah Company for the week ended May 18 indicated the following: Salaries $604,000 120,800 Federal income tax withheld The salaries were all subject to the 6.0% social security tax and the 1.5% Medicare tax. In addition, state and federal unemployment taxes were calculated at the rate of 5.4% and 0.8%, respectively, on $11,000 of salaries. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. a. Journalize the entry to record the payroll for the week of May 18. May 18 Medicare Tax Payable 604,000 Social Security Tax Payable 36,240 Medicare Tax Payable 9,060 Employees Federal Income Tax Payable 120.800 Salaries Payable 437,900 b. Journalize the entry to record the payroll tax expense incurred for the week of May 18. May 18 Payroll Tax Expense Social Security Tax Payable Medicare Tax Payable State Unemployment Tax Payable Payroll Tax Expense