Question:Hudson Hotels collects 15 % as city sales tax on room rentals, in addition to $2 per room, per night, as occupancy tax. Sales tax for each month is due at the end of the following month, and occupancy tax are due 15 days after the end of each calendar quarter. On January 3, 2008, Hudson paid its November 2007 sales tax and occupancy tax for the fourth quarter of 2007. Additional information pertaining to Hudson's operations is as follows:
2007 Room Rentals Room Nights
October $100,000 $1,100
November $110,000 $1,200
December $150,000 $1,800
What amounts should Hudson report as sales tax payable and occupancy tax payable in its December 31, 2007 balance sheet?
Sales Tax Occupancy Taxes
A $39,000 $6,000
B $39,000 $8,200
C $54,000 $6,000
D $54,000 $8,200