How do I calculate amounts on a payroll check?
After the pay codes and amounts are entered in Enter Single Check mode, the last step is to calculate amounts on the payroll check.
Important! Do not use these instructions if you have already entered exceptions.
Calculating amounts on a payroll check
1. Open Connect Payroll > Employees > Enter Payroll Checks.
2. Use the Entry Mode box to select Single Check.
Entry mode checkbox
3. Use the Employee box to enter an employee name or number.
4. Use pay codes in the Employee Pay Codes pane to enter the pay codes, hours, and amounts.
Employee Pay Codes list
5. When you're done entering pay codes, hours, and amounts, click Calculate Checks (CTRL+G).
Calculate Payroll Checks button
Why can't I click on the Calculate Payroll Checks button? The Calculate Payroll Checks button is only available in New mode.
Payroll calculates the amounts on the check. Remember, if you need to enter exceptions on another payroll check, you'll need to switch the entry mode back to Enter.
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