EzPaycheck payroll software is very flexible. Yes, it can handle multiple payroll rates in the same period for one employee.

Here is an example:

Employee XYZ works for two shifts during the same pay period. The pay rate for the first shift is $10. The pay rate for the second shift is $12.

1.       Start  ezPaycheck, click the left menu “Company Settings”, then click “Wage Setup” sub menu to open Company Wage Setup Screen.

-          Check one Regular wage item, then the “Change Name” button to rename it. You can rename it to “2ND shift” or other name.

-          Save your change.

2.       Add/ Edit Employee Setup  screen

3.       Enter the hourly Rates for different shifts

4.       Add a new check and enter the hours there.

New users can try ezPaycheck 30 days free. No credit card needed and no obligation.

EzPaycheck small business software saves employers' time by simplifying payroll tax calculation, paycheck printing and tax reporting. However if you like to calculate the taxes manually, you can find the step by step guide below

For example:

Karen is the employee of company ABC. She lives in Arizona. Her withholding rate is single/withhold at a single rate.  She has two allowances and no extra withholds.  She gets paid $10 per hour biweekly.  She works 64 hours for each biweekly pay period.

Followings are the steps to calculate the federal tax:
 

1. Gross pay for each paycheck: 
 
For each pay period, the gross pay is $640
 
2. Deduction for each paycheck:
The standard deduction is $3,900 per year (For Year 2013).
She can get total $3900*2=$7800
For each pay period the deduction is: $7800/26=$300

 
3. Taxable income for each paycheck
So for each paycheck, the taxable income is: 640-300=$340.00
 
4. Federal tax 
(340.00-85.00) * 10%=255*10%=$25.5

Current Federal Income Withholding Tax table
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2013.asp

Table 2 -- Biweekly Payroll Period

EzPaycheck payroll software is designed to automate paycheck processes to reduce the time spent on running payroll. The software’s graphic interface leads users step-by-step through setting up employee information, importing data, calculating payroll—including calculation of federal, state and local taxes; deductions for Medicare, insurance and 401(k) plans; and printing paychecks.

Priced at just $89 per installation, ezPaycheck’s graphical interface and functions are so intuitive that even users without much computer or accounting experience can start automating payroll processes within minutes of installation. Additionally, customers can try ezPaycheck payroll software without cost or obligation for 30 days.

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Some small business owners are still calculating the taxes manually. Following is the step by step guide on how to use federal tax table and do it manually.

For example:

Karen is the employee of company ABC. She lives in Arizona. Her withholding rate is married/withhold at a single rate.  She has two exemptions and no extra withholds.  She gets paid $10 per hour biweekly.  She works 64 hours for each pay period.

Followings are the steps to calculate the federal tax:
 

1. Gross pay for each paycheck:
 
For each pay period, the gross pay is $640
 
2. Deduction for each paycheck:
The standard deduction is $3700 per year (For Year 2011).
She can get total $3700*2=$7400
For each pay period the deduction is: $7400/26=$284.62
 
3. Taxable income for each paycheck
So for each paycheck, the taxable income is: 640-284.62=$355.38
 
4. Federal tax
(355.38-81.00) * 10%=274.38*10%=$27.44

Current Federal Income Withholding Tax table
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2011.asp

Table 2 -- Biweekly Payroll Period

EzPaycheck payroll software is designed to automate paycheck processes to reduce the time spent on running payroll. The software’s graphic interface leads users step-by-step through setting up employee information, importing data, calculating payroll—including calculation of federal, state and local taxes; deductions for Medicare, insurance and 401(k) plans; and printing paychecks.

Priced at just $89 per installation, ezPaycheck’s graphical interface and functions are so intuitive that even users without much computer or accounting experience can start automating payroll processes within minutes of installation. Additionally, customers can try ezPaycheck payroll software without cost or obligation for 30 days.