1. C HAPTER 6 P AYROLL A CCOUNTING Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs EBD-301 Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved1

2. P AYROLL A CCOUNTING If you have employees – you have payroll responsibilities IRS regulations are quite specific when it comes to payroll taxes and their timely remission The need to maintain absolutely accurate records is essential Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved2

3. P AYROLL A CCOUNTING Bookkeeping Requirements Journal Accounts Wage and Salary Expense (when paid) Accrued Wages and Salaries Payable (when owed but not yet paid) Payroll taxes Payable (when taxes have not been remitted) Income Taxes Payable (Federal, State, Local) Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved3

4. P AYROLL A CCOUNTING Payroll withholdings Employee portion of Social Security tax Employee portion of Medicare tax Federal income tax State income tax Court-ordered withholdings Other withholdings Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved4

5. Payroll Cost Accounts Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved5

6. Mandated Taxes on Income Social Security FICA Tax (employer match) 2013: 6.2% of first $113,700 Medicare Tax (employer match) 2013: 1.45% on all income Plus 0.9% surtax on certain incomes) Federal Income Tax (importance of W-4 form) Rate of taxation a function of status State and Local Taxes Typically a flat rate Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved6

7. Other Withholdings Court Ordered Judgments Garnishment of wages to pay fines, etc. Miscellaneous Withholdings Union dues Insurance premiums Retirement fund contributions Charitable contributions Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved7

8. Employer Payroll Related Expense Employer portion of Social Security tax Employer portion of Medicare tax State unemployment tax Federal unemployment tax Worker compensation insurance Employer portion of insurance (health, dental, vision, life, disability) Employer paid holidays, vacations, and sick days Employer contributions toward 401(k), savings plans, & profit-sharing plans Post-retirement health insurance Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved8

9. State Unemployment Tax 100% of Federal and State Unemployment taxes are paid by employers Rates and amounts are based on amounts earned by each employee and historic experience Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved9

10. W ORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE Worker compensation insurance provides coverage for employees who are injured on the job. State law usually requires that employers carry this insurance. Worker compensation insurance rates are a function of at least three variables: (1)the type of business or industry, (2)the type of job being performed, and (3)the employer's history of claims. Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved10

11. Employer Portion of Benefits Insurance Term Life Health Dental Vision Disability Vacation and Holiday Pay, Sick Days 10 Federal Holidays Amounts due based on length of service Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved11

12. Contributions to Retirement Plans Defined Benefit Plans Typically Insurance annuities fully funded by employer Defined Contribution Plans 401(k), 403(b) Employer and Employee bot contribute Employer typically matches some portion of employee’s contribution Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved12

13. Sample Journal Entries Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved13

14. Sample Journal Entries Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved14

15. Sample Journal Entries Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved15

16. Self-employed Person’s FICA Tax Rate for 2013 The self-employed person’s FICA tax rate for 2013 is 15.3% on the first $113,700 of net income and then 2.9% on the net income that is in excess of $113,700. Social Security: 12.4% of first $113,700 Medicare Tax: 2.90% of every dollar of income 0.9% surtax on income above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (joint) Dr. David P. EchevarriaAll Rights Reserved16