During January, Luxury Cruise Lines incurs employee salaries of $2.9 million. Withholdings in January are $221,850 for the employee portion of FICA, $435,000 for federal income tax, $181,250 for state income tax, and $29,000 for the employee portion of health insurance (payable to Blue Cross/Blue Shield). The company incurs an additional $179,800 for federal and state unemployment tax and $87,000 for the employer portion of health insurance.

Journal Entry Worksheet:

Record the employee salary expense, withholdings, and salaries payable.

Record the employer-provided fringe benefits.

Record the employer payroll taxes.