What are the differences between the three default Payroll check formats?

In the Modify Check Forms task (Tools, Modify Forms, Check Forms) there are 3 formats available. The Check Face is the same on all three formats. The number of current and year-to-date earnings, deductions, taxes, and fringes that print on the stub varies with each format. The three default check formats are described in the table below:

Format Type	Description	Placement Options Available	Check Stub Options Available
Standard	This is the original or existing form that has not changed from previous versions. This format allows you to print duplicate stubs and reports up to the following number of items on each stub: 6 year-to-date (YTD) totals 15 deductions for the current pay period 7 regular and overtime earnings for the current pay period 7 other earnings for the current pay period	Stub/check Check/stub/stub Stub/check/stub Stub/stub/check	Placement Print check number Print employee ID Single sheet laser check Stubs only Print masked soc sec number Message
Short stub	This format allows you to print duplicate stubs and reports up to the following number of items on each stub: 15 deductions, taxes, or fringes 15 earnings	Stub/check Check/stub/stub Stub/check/stub Stub/stub/check	Placement Print check number Print employee ID Single sheet laser check Stubs only Automatically prefill earnings Automatically prefill employee-paid taxes and deductions Print masked soc sec number Message
Extended stub	The duplicate stub feature is not available with the extended format. You can choose to control the earnings and deduction items that print on the check stub and whether taxes appear on the check stub, or automatically print earnings and employee paid taxes and deductions that appear on the check. 30 deductions, taxes, or fringes 30 earnings	Stub/check Check/stub	Placement Print check number Print employee ID Single sheet laser check Stubs only Automatically prefill earnings Automatically prefill employee-paid taxes and deductions Print masked soc sec number Message

Note: If you change from the default format to either the Extended stub or Short stub format, you may need to purchase new check stock to match the new format. Refer to How do I print a strike sheet or sample/test check or direct deposit notification in Payroll? for details on how to print a strike sheet.

Important: The sample check forms that come with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate may not be fully compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and other requirements, which can differ from one jurisdiction to another. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with all applicable laws and requirements, and to modify your check forms as needed to ensure compliance.