Transmittals - Checks
In payroll transmittals, transmittal checks refer to payments issued to third parties on behalf of employees or the employer, typically covering payroll-related deductions or liabilities. These are not employee payroll checks, but rather checks sent to entities like:
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Tax agencies. For payroll tax withholding (for example, IRS for federal taxes, state tax authorities).
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Benefit providers. For employee insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and so on.
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Garnishment agencies. For child support, wage garnishments, or court-ordered deductions.
Example
If employees have %5,000 deducted for 401(k) contributions, a transmittal check (or electronic payment) for $5,000 would be sent to the retirement plan provider. The payroll transmittal document would detail this amount and purpose.
Why it matters
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Ensures compliance with legal obligations.
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Helps reconcile payroll liabilities.
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Documents payments of withheld amounts from employee payroll checks.
In Calculate Transmittals, Checks will (for the selected pay period)
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show the check issue date for checks that are ready to print.
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be blank if you do not have any checks to print.
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