Question

The total payroll of trolley company for the month of october was 960000 of which 180000 represented amounts paid to certain employees in excess of 137000 maximum subject ot social security tax $180,000 of federal income taxes and $18,000 of union dues were withheld. The state unemployment tax is 1%, the federal unemployment tax is .8%, and the current F.I.C.A. tax is 7.65% on an employee's wages to $118,500 and 1.45% in excess of $118,500. What amount should Trolley record as payroll tax expense?

Answer 1

$68,760

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the payroll expense is shown below:

FICA taxes ($960,000 - $180,000) × (7.65% - 1.45%) $48,360

Medicare ($960,000 × 1.45%) $13,920

State unemployment tax {($960,000 - $600,000) × 1%} $3,600

Federal unemployment tax {($960,000 - $600,000) × 0.80%} $2,880

Total $68,760