Debit bank account
Credit retained earnings
Debit bankCredit retained earnings
debit payroll taxesCredit cash
Debit outstanding expensesCredit expenses payable
Debit payrollCredit cash / bank
debit to payroll expense credit to accured payroll
[Debit] Outstanding expenses [Credit] Cash / bank
outstanding rent
To post a journal entry for payroll, first calculate the total payroll expenses, including wages, taxes, and any deductions. Create a journal entry that debits the payroll expense account and credits the liability accounts for taxes and deductions, as well as the cash or bank account if paying employees directly. Ensure to include all relevant details, such as employee names and payroll period, for accurate record-keeping. Finally, review the entry for accuracy before posting it to the accounting system.
Debit Payroll tax Expense Credit Payroll tax payable debit Payroll tax payable Credit Cash / bank
outstanding salaries a/c....................dr to outstanding expenses
debit payroll expensescredit cash / bank
Outstanding expenses are those which are yet to be paid in current financial year. Journal entry would be Expenses a/c dr to Outstanding expenses a/c Outstanding expenses should be crecdited because its a liability for the company.