An employee earns $800 a week and the following deductions are made: income tax $200,superannuation $40,union dues $20.The journal entry to record this transaction would include:

Name: An employee earns $800 a week and the following deductions are made: income tax $200,superannuation $40,union dues $20.The journal entry to record this transaction would include:
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The journal entry should record the total wages expense of $800 as a debit, reflecting the total cost to the employer before deductions.

An Employee Earns $800 a Week and the Following Deductions