Asked by Sherwin Sanpedro on May 09, 2024

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Journalize the entries to record the following selected transactions:
(a)Sold $900 of merchandise on account, subject to 7% sales tax. The cost of the merchandise sold was $510.
(b)Paid $436 to the state sales tax department for taxes collected.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by a government on the sale of goods and services, usually calculated as a percentage of the selling price.

Merchandise

Goods that are bought and sold in the course of business.

State Sales Tax Department

The department within state government responsible for administering the collection and management of sales tax, including regulation enforcement and taxpayer assistance.

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Kamala KaryampudiMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
(a) Accounts Receivable 963
\quad Sales 900
\quad Sales Tax Payable 63
\quad Cost of Merchandise Sold 510
\quad Merchandise Inventory 510
(b) Sales Tax Payable 436
\quad Cash 436