TB MC Qu. 10-52 (Static) Small Town Essentials uses a separate... Small Town Essentials uses a separate checking account to pay their employees. The gross pay for the period was $850. However, after deductions were taken out, the net pay for the period was $790. The journal entry to record the issuance of payroll checks to their employees would include: Multiple Choice O O a debit to Salaries Expense for $790. a debit to Salaries Payable for $850. a debit to Salaries Payable for $790. a credit to Salaries Payable for $850