Calculate Bonus

Use Calculate Bonus to provide an employee with additional compensation in addition to their standard wages.

Access Calculate Bonus

To access from the Button Bar, go to Payroll > Calculate Bonus

Calculate a Bonus

1. Select the Pay or Settlement Date and appropriate Pay Label.

   

2. Filter Employees/Contractors who will receive payments.

   • Use the Payee Type drop down to select either Employees or Independent Contractors.

   • Filter by Pay Type, Pay Period or Department for all employees

   • Select Specific to choose individual employees or contractors by name

   

   Click Next.

3. Enter Bonus Amounts in the right-hand column.

   

   • Gross-Up Income - These bonuses checks will be for the amount entered here.

   • Standard Withholding - These bonuses will have taxes withheld as set up for their pay.

4. Browse Payments and Post

   

   • Browse gives you the opportunity to make any final adjustments before posting.