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.
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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After the proper amount of taxes are withheld for the employee and employer, it needs to be paid to the proper agencies. Federal income and insurance tax payments must be paid electronically through the electronic federal tax payment system.
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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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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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Each year, businesses are legally required to report federal and jurisdictional payroll tax liabilities to the proper tax authorities. Payroll taxes are calculated based on the total compensation of each employee.
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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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