Account for payroll expense and liabilities
Response to the following problem:
Southwest Talent Search has an annual payroll of $125,000. In addition, the company incurs payroll tax expense of 8%. At December 31, Southwest owes salaries of $9,500 and FICA and other payroll tax of $920. The company will pay these amounts early next year. Show what Southwest will report for the foregoing on its income statement for the year and on its year-end balance sheet.