Answer:
Debit Salaries Expense $2,500
Credit FICA—Social Security Taxes Payable $155
Credit FICA—Medicare Taxes Payable $36.25
Cedit Employee Federal Income Taxes Payable $400,
Credit Employee State Income Taxes Payable $25
Credit Employee Medical Insurance Payable r $100
Credit Salaries Payable $1,783.75
Explanation:
Preparation of the January 15 journal entry for Lopez
January 15
Debit Salaries Expense $2,500
Credit FICA—Social Security Taxes Payable $155
(6.2%*$2,500)
Credit FICA—Medicare Taxes Payable $36.25
(1.45%*$2,500)
Cedit Employee Federal Income Taxes Payable $400,
Credit Employee State Income Taxes Payable $25
Credit Employee Medical Insurance Payable r $100
Credit Salaries Payable $1,783.75
($2,500-$155-$36.25-$25-$100)