Asked by Sally Suzie on May 30, 2024

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The account for Payroll Tax Expense includes all of the following except:

A) federal unemployment taxes.
B) FICA taxes (OASDI and Medicare) paid by the employer for the latest payroll period.
C) state unemployment taxes.
D) federal income tax.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the U.S. government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

FICA Taxes

Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes, which fund Social Security and Medicare, required deductions from employees' paychecks and matched by employers.

  • Distinguish between different taxes and expenses recorded in payroll accounting, including federal, state, and unemployment taxes.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Federal income tax is not included in the Payroll Tax Expense account because it represents an obligation of the employee, not an expense incurred by the employer. Payroll Tax Expense typically includes taxes that the employer is responsible for, such as federal unemployment taxes, FICA taxes, and state unemployment taxes.