Excise and Sales Tax Calculations Madison Corporation initially records its sales at amounts that exclude any related excise and sales taxes. During May, Madison recorded total sales of $1,000,000. An analysis of May sales indicated the following: 1. 20% of sales were subject to both a 10% excise tax and a 5% sales tax. 2. 70% of sales were subject only to the sales tax. 3. The balance of sales was for labor charges not subject to either excise or sales tax. Required a. Calculate the related liabilities for excise and sales taxes for May. b. Prepare the necessary journal entry at May 31, to record the monthly payment of excise tax and sales tax to the government. a.

Sales Tax Liability	$Answer
Excise Tax Liability	$Answer

b.

General Journal
Date	Description	Debit	Credit
May 31	Excise Tax Payable
	Sales Tax Payable
	Cash
	To record the payment of excise and sales taxesto the government.