The Payroll Records of Oregon Mist Contained the Following Information

question 229

Multiple Choice

The Payroll records of Oregon Mist contained the following information for the month of November: The journal entry to record the monthly Payroll Tax Expense would include a:

• A)debit to Payroll Tax Expense of $25,200.
• B)credit to FICA Taxes Payable of $43,400.
• C)debit to Payroll Tax Expense of $48,650.
• D)debit to Payroll Tax Expense of $26,950.

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Definitions:

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