D) confirmatory; predictive
E) complete, neutral
Palto Industries pays its employees monthly. Payroll information follows:
1. The monthly gross salary for all its employees is $85,000. Palto Industries withholds
20% of the employees’ gross salary for federal taxes, 6.5% for state taxes, and 7.5% for
Social Security (FICA) taxes.
2. Palto Industries incurs other employee-related costs. Specifically, the company must
(1) match the Social Security taxes withheld from the employees, (2) contribute 3% of
the employees’ gross pay to the employees’ pension fund, and (3) pay 5% of the
employees’ gross pay for health insurance premiums on behalf of the employees.
What is the journal entry to be made by Palto Industries for the accrual of payroll taxes
for their monthly payroll?
A) Employee Benefit Expense 13,175
Employer Social Security Payable 6,375
Pension Liability Payable 2,550
Health Insurance Payable 4,250
B) Compensation Expense 13,175
Employer Social Security Payable 6,375
Pension Liability Payable 2,550
Health Insurance Payable 4,250
C) Prepaid Employee Benefits 13,175
Employer Social Security Payable 6,375
Pension Liability Payable 2,550