Question

During the month of September, the following transactions occurred. The applicable sales tax rate is 6%.

Sept. 2 Sold merchandise on account to Sam Larson, $1,400, plus sales tax.
7 Sold merchandise on account to David Mitchell, $1,900, plus sales tax.
12 Issued credit memorandum to Sam Larson for $689, including sales tax of $39.
22 Sold merchandise on account to Matt Feustal, $500, plus sales tax.
28 Sold merchandise on account to Ana Cardona, $850, plus sales tax.
Enter the transactions in the general journal.

Answer 1

Sept. 2

Dr Accounts Receivable-Sam Larson 1484

Cr Sales 1400

Cr Sales Tax Payable 84

Sept. 7

Dr Accounts Receivable-David Mitchell 2014

Cr Sales 1900

Cr Sales Tax Payable 114

Sept. 12

Dr Sales Returns and Allowances 650

Dr Sales Tax Payable 39

Cr Accounts Receivable-Sam Larson 689

Sept. 22

Dr Accounts Receivable-Matt Feustal 530

Cr Sales 500

Cr Sales Tax Payable 30

Sept. 28

Dr Accounts Receivable-Ana Cardona 901

Cr Sales 850

Cr Sales Tax Payable 51

Step-by-step explanation:

Preparation of the general journal entries

Sept. 2

Dr Accounts Receivable-Sam Larson 1484

(1400+84)

Cr Sales 1400

Cr Sales Tax Payable 84

(1400*6%)

Sept. 7

Dr Accounts Receivable-David Mitchell 2014

(1900+114)

Cr Sales 1900

Cr Sales Tax Payable 114

(1900*6%)

Sept. 12

Dr Sales Returns and Allowances 650

(689-39)

Dr Sales Tax Payable 39

Cr Accounts Receivable-Sam Larson 689

Sept. 22

Dr Accounts Receivable-Matt Feustal 530

(500+30)

Cr Sales 500

Cr Sales Tax Payable 30

(500*6%)

Sept. 28

Dr Accounts Receivable-Ana Cardona 901

(850+51)

Cr Sales 850

Cr Sales Tax Payable 51

(850*6%)