Pay Cycle - Fields

Pay Cycle

Select a pay cycle for this Payroll cycle.

Period Ending Date

Enter the date representing the last day of the pay period, or click the Calendar button to select a date from the Calendar. This information can be printed on the checks but is not retained in employee check history. This date cannot be adjusted on individual checks.

Deduction Period

Select the deduction period number (1 through 5) for automatic application of deductions. The deduction period is matched with the periods specified for each deduction code in the Frequency of Deduction field in Payroll Deduction Code Maintenance.

Days Worked

Enter the normal number of days worked by employees with this pay cycle. The number of days entered can be adjusted for individual employees using the Selective Payment Entry feature in Payroll.

Weeks Worked

Enter the normal number of weeks worked by employees with this pay cycle. This number can be adjusted for individual employees using the Selective Payment Entry feature in Payroll.

Manual Taxes

Select this check box if tax amounts are to be entered manually for all checks in the pay cycle. Clear the check box to calculate and apply taxes automatically. This field can be changed for individual employees using the Selective Payment Entry feature in Payroll.

Auto Deductions

Select this check box for automatic application of deductions from the employee record. Deductions with a matching deduction period are applied against each employee processed using the Automatic Payment Entry and Selective Payment Entry features in Payroll. Clear the check box to manually enter each deduction during check line detail entry. This field can be changed for individual employees using the Selective Payroll Entry feature in Payroll.

Print Checks

Select this check box to print computer-printed checks. Clear the check box for manual checks. This field can be changed for individual employees using the Selective Payroll Entry feature in Payroll.

Direct Deposit

Select this check box to process direct deposit transactions for direct deposit participants. Clear the check box if you do not want to process direct deposit transactions.

This field is available only if the Print Checks check box is selected or if the Require Direct Deposit check box is selected in Payroll Options.