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I got the question like this:
Sales ( including tax) 109,250
Purchase (net of tax) 64,000
Sales tax is charge at flat rate of 15%. Eva Co’s sales tax account showed an opening credit balance of 4,540 at the beginning of the month and a closing debit balance 2,720 at the end of month.
What was the total sales tax paid to authorities during the month.
I did:
I know how to do most of thing in this question except for a closing debit balance of 2,720 at the end of month why it is in credit side when we are accounting for it ?
The balance is the figure that makes both sides of the t-account add up to the same total.
It is always carried forward to the opposite side. If the debits total more than the credits then you end up with a net debit balance; if the credits total more than the debits then you end up with a net credit balance.
You really should watch the free lecture on double entry bookkeeping.
thanks so much, my tutor:)
You are welcome 🙂
