The payroll register of Rapid Repairs showed total employee earnings of $1,870 for the week ended April 5, 2013. Compute the employer's payroll taxes for the period. The tax rates are: Social security tax, 6.2 percent; Medicare tax, 1.45 percent; FUTA tax, 0.8 percent; SUTA tax, 2.2 percent. All earnings are taxable. Record the employer's payroll taxes for the period on page 4 of a general journal.

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The Answer of The payroll register of Rapid Repairs showed total employee earnings of $1,870 for the week ended April 5, 2013. Compute the employer's payroll taxes for the period. The tax rates are: Social security tax, 6.2 percent; Medicare tax, 1.45 percent; FUTA tax, 0.8 percent; SUTA tax, 2.2 percent. All earnings are taxable. Record the employer's payroll taxes for the period on page 4 of a general journal.

The Payroll Register of Rapid Repairs Showed Total Employee Earnings