he payroll register of Chen Engineering Co. indicates $1,800 of social security withheld and $450 of Medicare tax withheld on total salaries of $30,000 for the period. Federal withholding for the period totaled $5,100. Provide the journal entry for the period's payroll. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Answer:Dr: Salaries expense $30,000, Cr : Medicare tax payable $450, Cr : Social security payable $1,800, Cr Federal income tax witheld payable $5,100, Cr Salaries payable $22,650

Explanation:

The journal entry will be

Dr: Salaries expense $30,000

Cr: Medicare tax payable $450

Cr: Social security payable $1,800

Cr: Federal income tax witheld payable $5,100

Cr: Salaries payable ($30,000 - $450 - $1,800 - $5,100) $22,650

(To record the payroll for the month)