A sale of merchandise on account for $12,000 is subject to an 8% sales tax. (a) Should the sales tax be recorded at the time of sale or when payment is received?At the time of sale (b) What is the amount of the sale?$fill in the blank 2 (c) What is the amount of the increase to Accounts Receivable? If required, round your answers to nearest whole value.$fill in the blank 3 (d) What is the title of the account in which the $960 (12,000 x 8%) is credited?Sales Tax Payable

A sale of merchandise on account for $12,000 is subject to an 8% sales tax. (a) Should the sales tax be recorded at the time of sale or when payment is received?At the time of sale (b) What is the amount of the sale?$fill in the blank 2 (c) What is the amount of the increase to Accounts Receivable? If required, round your answers to nearest whole value.$fill in the blank 3 (d) What is the title of the account in which the $960 (12,000 x 8%) is credited?Sales Tax Payable

College Accounting, Chapters 1-27

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Chapter10: Accounting For Sales And Cash Receipts

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