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.
It’s the employer’s responsibility to submit and report payroll taxes and statutory deductions that have been calculated for every employee. This video reviews how businesses pay taxes and how they report those payroll taxes.
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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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Pay groups are assigned to a set of employees and define how they are paid. Pay groups determine pay frequency, pay schedule, and processing steps.
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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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The pay statement, also known as a pay stub, includes the details of the employee’s pay for that pay period. Pay statement details help employees understand their pay and check for inaccuracies.
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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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