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Setting Up Common Payroll Deductions

How Do I...

Below is a list of examples you can follow to set up or track common payroll fields and deductions.

  • Set up a company 401(k) plan and track contributions
  • Track employee vacation or sick time
  • Record employee tips
  • Set up group health payroll deductions
  • Set up fringe benefits
  • Set up bonus or commission fields for hourly employees
  • Set up local payroll taxes
  • Set up multiple state withholdings
  • Track employee loan or advance
  • Set up labor tax or union dues deductions
  • Set up an employee garnishment
  • Set up Federal Earned Income Credit
What do you want to do next?
  • Set up payroll defaults and standard payroll fields using the Payroll Setup Wizard
  • Set up employee pay levels and other employee defaults
  • Set up an employee
  • Pay employees
  • Perform other payroll tasks
  • Read the payroll setup overview

Published: March 07, 2018
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