Merger Co. has 10 employees, each of whom earns $1,700 per month and has been employed since January 1. FICA Social Security taxes are 6.2% of the first $132,900 paid to each employee, and FICA Medicare taxes are 1.45% of gross pay. FUTA taxes are 0.6% and SUTA taxes are 5.4% of the first $7,000 paid to each employee. Prepare the March 31 journal entry to record the March payroll taxes expenses. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

Date            Description                                         Debit                    Credit

March, 31     Payroll Tax expense                       $‭2,320.5‬0

                    FICA Social Security taxes                                             $1,054

                    FICA Medicare taxes                                                      $ 246.50

                    FUTA taxes                                                                      $ 102

                    SUTA taxes                                                                      $ 918

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FICA Social Security taxes = 1,700 * 10 * 6.2% = $‭1,054‬

FICA Medicare taxes = 1,700 * 10 * 1.45% = $‭246.5‬0

FUTA Taxes = 1,700 * 10 * 0.6% = $‭102‬

SUTA Taxes = 1,700 * 10 * 5.4% = $‭918‬

Payroll Tax expense = 1,054 + 246.50 + 102 + 918 = $‭2,320.5‬0

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