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In recording a companys payroll, the gross earnings were $50,000. From the gross earnings, $10,000 is withheld for income taxes, and $3750 is withheld for

In recording a companys payroll, the gross earnings were $50,000. From the gross earnings, $10,000 is withheld for income taxes, and $3750 is withheld for FICA( Social security and Medicare) taxes. The company has a responsibility to pay $2,000 for state and federal unemployment taxes. What dollar amount would Payroll Tax Expense be debited for in recording the payroll?

  1. $2,000
  2. $3,750
  3. $5,750(answer)
  4. $15,750

Answer-> C

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