What is Payroll?
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Payroll is the cyclical process in which pay for employees is calculated, distributed, and reported.
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Payroll is the cyclical process in which pay for employees is calculated, distributed, and reported.
Identifying the scenarios that require a payroll adjustment is an important part of payroll processing. Common scenarios include payments issued in error or payments not received, or payments received but a correction is needed.
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A general ledger is a journal containing accounting transactions related to a company’s assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.
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An involuntary garnishment, sometimes called a wage attachment, is a legal process in which an amount is collected directly from an employee’s wages to satisfy an unpaid debt.
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Payroll taxes are calculated based on the total compensation of each employee. Federal and State withholding taxes are based on the Form W-4 information for each employee.
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Earnings identify different types of employee compensation for services provided. Earnings can also include specific parameters such as accounting rules, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
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A deduction is a monetary amount subtracted from an employee’s taxable income that reduces the amount paid on a pay statement.
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