Angie Pereira and Ferro Schwartz are employees of Free Star, Inc. In February 2025, Angie's gross pay was $13,000, and Ferro's gross pay was $14,900. All earnings are subject to FICA-OASDI Tax of 6.2% and FICA-Medicare Tax of 1.45%. Which of the following would be included in the entry to record the salaries expense for February? O a debit to FICA-Medicare Taxes Payable for $1,729.80 O a debit to Salaries Payable to employees for $1,729.80 O a credit to FICA-OASDI Taxes Payable for $1,729.80 O a credit to Salaries Expense for $1,729.80

Angie Pereira and Ferro Schwartz are employees of Free Star, Inc. In February 2025, Angie's gross pay was $13,000, and Ferro's gross pay was $14,900. All earnings are subject to FICA-OASDI Tax of 6.2% and FICA-Medicare Tax of 1.45%. Which of the following would be included in the entry to record the salaries expense for February? O a debit to FICA-Medicare Taxes Payable for $1,729.80 O a debit to Salaries Payable to employees for $1,729.80 O a credit to FICA-OASDI Taxes Payable for $1,729.80 O a credit to Salaries Expense for $1,729.80

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Chapter3: Social Security Taxes

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