From the following information, prepare a general journal entry to record the payroll tax expense for Asty Company for the payroll of August 9:

The FICA tax rate for Social Security is 6.2 percent on $76,200, and Medicare is 1.45 percent on all earnings. Federal unemployment tax is .8 percent (.008 when expressed as a decimal) on the first $7,000 earned by each employee. The experience or merit rating for Asty is 5.6 percent on the first $7,000 of employee earnings for state unemployment purposes. LO.1

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Employee J. Kline Cumulative Earnings before Weekly Payroll Gross Pay for Week $3,500 $900 A. Met 6,600 750 D. Ring 7,900 300