Enter payroll tax deposits
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Enter payroll tax liability payments

  1. On the Payroll menu, go to Taxes, and select the Tax [for example, FICA and FWT (941)].
  2. Select the Quarter/Year.
  3. Select the Drop-down for Payee and select a Payee from the list.
     NOTE: If no payee displays or it shows payee 'undefined', click Edit Payee to create a payee. 
  4. Select the Liability period from the drop-down.
    Note: Select Final to pay all outstanding liabilities.
  5. Select the Check# or EFT# radio button and enter the Check number or EFT number.
  6. Enter the Deposit date and Amount.
  7. Verify the distribution of the amount to the liability accounts and select Post.

Important information

  • Use the Penalty/Overpayment field to adjust the deposit amount. For additional information, see How to adjust payroll tax deposits.
  • "INVALID DEPOSIT DATE".
    • Use a deposit date within the previous quarter start and next quarter end. Don’t enter dates outside this range.
  • You can’t post tax deposits older than one quarter in Payroll. Record payment using Instant Check or Bank Transaction in CM.
  • Enter an Instant Check in CM, Transactions, Instant Checks or a charge in CM, Transactions, Enter Bank Transactions. This will record the payment to your financials and bank reconciliation. 
  • In both transactions, select the offset accounts to distribute. Consult your tax advisor for any questions on distribution.
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