According to a Summary of the Payroll of Scotland Company,$450,000

question 162

Multiple Choice

According to a summary of the payroll of Scotland Company,$450,000 was subject to the 6.0% social security tax and $500,000 was subject to the 1.5% Medicare tax.Federal income tax withheld was $98,000.Also,$15,000 was subject to state 4.2% and federal 0.8% unemployment taxes.The journal entry to record accrued salaries would include a

• A)debit to Salary Payable of $450,000
• B)credit to Salary Payable of $500,000
• C)debit to Salary Expense of $500,000
• D)credit to Salary Expense of $450,000

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