Use Figure 12.15 to complete the following problem. Roland Inc. employees’ monthly gross pay information and their W-4 Form withholding allowances follow.
Roland’s payroll deductions include FICA Social Security at 6.2%, FICA Medicare at 1.45%, FUTA at 0.6%, SUTA at 5.4%, federal income tax (based on withholdings table) of gross pay, state income tax at 3% of gross pay, and health insurance coverage premiums of $1,000 split 50% employees and 50% employer. Assume each employee files as single, gross income is the same amount each month, October is the first month of business operation for the company, and salaries have yet to be paid.
Record the entry or entries for accumulated employee and employer payroll for the month of October; dated October 31.
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