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Patrick\'s Car Wash estimated payroll for the year at $80,000. The worker\'s com

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Question

Patrick's Car Wash estimated payroll for the year at $80,000. The worker's compensation premium rate is .3%. assume the actual payroll at the end of the year is $82,000. What journal entry would be required on December 31st to record the appropriate adjustment? Any underpayment or overpayment will be received or paid in the next year.

Debit Workers Compensation Inurance Expense $6; Credit Cash $6

Debit Workers Compensation Insurance Expense $2000; Credit Workers Compensation Insurance Payable $2,000

Explanation / Answer

Compensation expense provide d 80,000 *.3%   = 240

Compensation expense required 82,000*.3%     = 246

Underpayment                                                             =$6

Debit Workers Compensation Insurance Expense $6; Credit Workers Compensation Insurance Payable $6

Compensation expense provide d 80,000 *.3%   = 240

Compensation expense required 82,000*.3%     = 246

Underpayment                                                             =$6

Debit Workers Compensation Insurance Expense $6; Credit Workers Compensation Insurance Payable $6