Payroll Software – Payroll Items and Payroll Types
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Payroll Mate lets you create an unlimited number of fully customizable income, tax and deduction categories (payroll items), so the software fits your exact payroll needs.
User-Defined Income Category
Each new company is automatically filled with default income, tax and deduction types, including federal taxes. Built-in income items include Regular Hourly Pay, Overtime Hourly Pay, Yearly Salary, Bonus, Tips Received Directly by Employee and Tips Paid by Employer. Examples of income items you might create include double overtime, commission, vacation pay, sick pay and piecework.
Fields You Can Set for a New Income Type
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AbbreviationThe name of this income type as it prints on the check stub. |
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TypeHow the income is calculated: Per Year, Per Hour, Fixed or Variable. |
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TaxesThe taxes that apply to this income type. For example, you might not apply state tax to a certain income. |
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DeductionsThe deductions that apply to this income type. For example, you might not deduct 401(k) from it. |
Step-by-step guide: How to add an income category (PDF).
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