How do I pay a bonus?

Bonus checks can be processed during your regularly scheduled payroll or as an extra payroll.  

Because bonus checks are typically paid less frequently than your regular payroll schedule and usually require customization (a net check, custom taxes, etc.), it is recommended that you pay the bonus as an additional check. 

You can add additional checks to your regularly scheduled payroll, or as a part of an extra payroll.   

Additional check

1. Click Additional Checks at the top of the payroll entry page. 
2. Select the employee you want to pay.
3. Select the bonus check type.
4. Select the pay type of enter gross or enter net.
5. Select the income taxes of standard or custom.
6. Select deductions of standard, custom or none.
7. Select the pay frequency. 
8. Repeat steps for any other employees you want to pay a bonus to.  If not, click on continue to enter payroll.

Enter a bonus on a payroll

1. On payroll entry, go to Additional Checks at the bottom of the page
2. Select the employee you want to pay
3. Under Other Compensation, enter the amount next to bonus
4. If the employee is on direct deposit, and you want to pay the bonus as a check, click on the pay icon next to their name, and select paper check
5. Repeat these steps for each employee receiving a bonus
6. Once complete, click on Preview Payroll
7. Review the payroll information for accuracy and approve payroll