Payroll
Payroll
Employee Information Management:
Maintain precise records of employee information, encompassing personal details, salary or wages, tax withholding data, benefits, and deductions.
- Timekeeping:
Monitor employee work hours meticulously using manual timesheets, time clocks, or automated systems. Ensure precise recording of hours worked, overtime, vacation time, and sick leave.
- Calculating Gross Pay:
Compute gross pay for each employee according to their hourly rate, salary, or commission earnings, taking into account overtime, bonuses, and other forms of compensation.
Deductions and Withholdings:
Deduct relevant taxes (federal, state, and local income taxes) and employee contributions for benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and garnishments.
Net Pay Calculation:
Subtract deductions and withholdings from gross pay to determine the net pay employees will receive.
Federal Income Tax Withholding:
Calculate and deduct federal income tax from employee wages according to their withholding allowances and filing status as specified on Form W-4.
State Income Tax Withholding:
Deduct state income tax from employee wages in states where income tax applies, following the relevant state withholding regulations.
FICA Taxes:
Withhold Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes, including Social Security and Medicare taxes, from employee wages. Employers also match these contributions for each employee.
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA):
Pay Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) tax based on employee wages, up to a specified threshold, to finance federal unemployment benefits.
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA):
Pay state unemployment tax to support state-level unemployment benefits, calculated as a percentage of employee wages up to a designated threshold.