Choosing the best in-house payroll software for startup companies can be a crucial decision.

Here are some important factors to consider when selecting the best fit for startups:

1. Cost saving: Choose a software that allows for multiple or unlimited companies and supports unlimited check printing within a single installation.

Don’t  miss out on the limited time offer of ezPaycheck payroll software for years 2022 and 2023 in a  bundle version for only $159.00.  Halfpricesoft.com will keep this great bundle for  business owners until January 31, 2023

Priced at $139 per installation and released each per calendar year ($159.00 for the 2022-2023 single installation bundle version is available for a limited time),

ezPaycheck payroll software is affordable for any size business.  To start the no obligation 30-day test drive today, please visit halfpricesoft.com

Don’t  miss out on the limited time offer of ezPaycheck payroll software for years 2022 and 2023 in a  bundle version for only $159.00.  Halfpricesoft.com will keep this great bundle for  business owners until January 31, 2023

Priced at $139 per installation and released each per calendar year ($159.00 for the 2022-2023 single installation bundle version is available for a limited time), ezPaycheck payroll software is affordable for any size business.  To start the no obligation 30-day test drive today, please visit halfpricesoft.com.

The New 2023 year version of ezPaycheck payroll software has just been released by Halfpricesoft.com.  The latest version processes payroll for both contractors (1099) and employees (W2).

This makes it perfect for business owners to file forms for 2022 and get ready for 2023.  This new version is released with 2023 tax tables and current tax forms. 

Priced at $139 per computer, per calendar year. Halfpricesoft.com is currently offering a bundle for 2022 and 2023 for a limited time at $159.00. 

To start the no obligation 30-day test drive today, please visit ezPaycheck

The new 2023 ezPaycheck payroll software from Halfpricesoft.com supports W2 and W3 tax form processing for the upcoming January 31, 2023 deadline. The W2 form

is generated automatically based on paycheck data making the process seamless for new and seasoned HR and business owners.

ezPaycheck 2022 payroll software is an innovative application catering  to small and midsize business owners that are new to in-house payroll processing. 

The easy to use and inexpensive graphical interface allows customers to print paychecks as well as W2, W3, 940, 941 forms.  All within one software application.

Please visit ezPaycheck for further details and trial version. 

With the current economy, businesses must learn to save money in creative and economic ways. With ezPaycheck, customers can process unlimted payroll for only 139.00 per calendar year. Unlimited checks, unlimited companies!  The bundle version for 2022-2023 is only $159.00 for businesses to start saving today.

Business owners and Human Resource staff are invited to visit halfpricesoft.com

to download ezPaycheck for up to 30 days with no cost or obligation.  (Please note: TRIAL appears on checks and forms until the purchased license key is entered).

The 2022-2023 bundle version of ezPaycheck is now available for a limited time at 169.00 for year 2022 and 2023! (Regular prices is 278.00. Customers get a savings of $109.00)

ezPaycheck payroll software 2022 and 2023 bundle version is now available for a limited time for $169.00 (a savings of $109.00).  Halfpricesoft.com wanted to give startup companies a jump start for streamlining the year end tax reporting and for payroll processing for years 2022 and 2023. Download and test drive for up to 30 days with no cost or obligation. (Please note restrictions: Trial will appear on checks and forms until the key is purchased).

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With the current economy, cost has been slashed by the Halfpricesoft.com team for business owners purchasing ezPaycheck 2022. At only $109  for a limited time (Regularly 139.00 for a single installation), consumers can start payroll, mid-year and process year end tax forms. 

ezPaycheck payroll software is affordable for any size business. Customers seeking a way to simplify payroll processing with more accuracy to start the no-obligation 30-day test drive today at https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

ezPaycheck is an easy-to-use payroll software designed with small to midsize businesses in mind: simple, reliable and affordable. Our developers designed it to be a in house payroll tax solution for businesses to calculate taxes, print paychecks for employees & contractors, generate reports and print tax forms. Get ezPaycheck for only $119 for a limited time! (Regularly $139.00 per calendar year, per single installation.

The latest ezPaycheck 2022 software offers employers and HR managers a limited time offer for $119.00  (regularly $139.00) to process payroll for less. download and test drive it at no risk or obligation at halfpricesoft.com.

ezPaycheck 2022 is being offered for a limited time at a cost reduction of 119.00 (Regularly 139.00 per single installlation) to assist business owners during this economic downturn.   This latest version is available to test drive for up to 30 days at halfpricesoft.com.

Process payroll, Misc checks, W2, W3, 940 and 941 forms in-house with ezPaycheck software. Download and test drive for up to 30 days at halfpricesoft.com

Business payroll software, ezPaycheck 2022 has been updated to assist restaurant owners in processing  paychecks with shift rates for tips. 

Priced at $139 per calendar year for a single installation  version, (network version available for additional cost) ezPaycheck payroll software is affordable 

for any size business. Customers seeking a way to simplify payroll processing with more accuracy to start the no obligation 30-day test drive today at https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp.

Latest 2022 ezPaycheck software fights inflation by supporting  mid-year payroll processing and tax form processing for employees and contractors, in house. For details and 30 day trial download visit halfpricesoft.com.

Priced at $139 per calendar year for a single user installation. (network version available for additional cost) ezPaycheck payroll software is affordable for any size business. Customers seeking a way to simplify payroll processing with more accuracy to start the no obligation 30-day test drive today at https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp.

Halfpricesoft.com developers have updated ezPaycheck with a flexible tax option to easily handle new local or state taxes.  With the 2022 ezPaycheck, clients can add a new customized tax by percentage or by fixed amount.  ezPaycheck also allows for year to date entry for anytime of the calendar year.

ezPaycheck's flexible tax option makes it easy to handle new local taxes - some clients said their state and city adds new local tax. With ezPaycheck, clients can add a new customized tax by percentage or by fix amount and withhold it . Priced at $119 per installation and released each per calendar year ezPaycheck payroll software is affordable for any size business.  To start the no obliga,tion 30-day test drive today, please visit https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

Halfpricesoft.com has just released an update to the latest  ezPaycheck which  includes the 2022 941 quarterly tax form.  Employers and HR managers can download and test drive it at no risk or obligation at halfpricesoft.com.

ezPaycheck from Halfpricesoft.com has been updated with the 2022 year 941 form.  The 941 form is also known as the employer's quarterly tax form which is used by

employers to report the federal withholdings from most types of employees. It notifies the IRS of a number of important figures, such as employment taxes taken from employee

pay and the amount owed to the IRS. Current 2022 customers will get this update at no additional cost.

https://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

Hot off the presses, ezPaycheck 2022 is available for purchase! Still available for a limited time is ezPaycheck 2021-2022 bundle version for only 139.00.  This gives customers a way to begin payroll now and be ready for next year payroll! 

The 2022 year version of ezPaycheck payroll software has just been released by Halfpricesoft.com.  The latest version processes payroll for both contractors (1099) and employees (W2). This makes it perfect for business owners hiring holiday employees.  This year’s version continues to support paychecks as well as W2, W3, 940, 941 forms all within one software application for only $119 per calendar year (single user installation).

ezPaycheck 2021 has been updated for current customers with the latest 940 form for year end processing.  New customers are welcome to download and purchase 2021 ezPaycheck and process year end forms with 2021 W2, W3 and 940 forms at 79.00 for a limited time!

ezPaycheck 2021 payroll software from Halfpricesoft.com has been updated to include IRS published  940 form for end of year filing. Current customers of 2021 version get the update for 940 at no cost.

Get the details by visiting halfpricesoft.com.

ezPaycheck  has been  lowered for the 2021-2022 bundle version through December.  For the low cost of $139.00, Halfpricesoft.com customers can immediately begin processing end of year payroll and forms with no extending learning curve or hidden fees.

Priced at $119 per computer, per calendar year ($139..00 for the 2021-2022 bundle version available for the month of December), ezPaycheck payroll software is affordable for any size business.  

To start the no obligation 30-day test drive today, please visit https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

ezPaycheck 2021 business payroll software has just been updated by developers with the 2021 W2 and W3 forms for new and current 2021 ezPaycheck customers.  Get the details and trial version at https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp.

Priced at $119.00 per calendar year, (currently 79.00 for 2021 and only 159.00 0 for 2021-2022 bundle single user combo version)ezPaycheck payroll software is affordable for any size business owner. Customers seeking a way to simplify payroll processing with more accuracy to start the no obligation 30-day test drive today at https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp.

ezPaycheck payroll software accommodates small business owners as a faster way to process payroll and tax form processing in one quality application.  Get the details by visiting halfpricesoft.com

New and seasoned business owners are invited to visit https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

and download ezPaycheck for up to 30 days with no cost or obligation.

Latest ezPaycheck 2021-2022 bundle version is now available for a better solution to automating in-house paychecks for start-up companies. An automated payroll system enables the employer to process payroll through a computerized system. A manual payroll system requires that the payroll be processed by hand and is a considerably slower procedure than an automated system. ezPaycheck payroll software from Halfpricesoft.com makes payroll processing simpler, and reduces errors, which are more likely with the manual system.

ezPaycheck payroll software has been updated with a bundle version to give customers currently processing payroll manually, a better in-house solution for automated processing.

Get the 30 day trial version to test for compatibility before purchase by visiting https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

Ezpaycheck payroll software 2021 version just released for businesses with updated state and federal tax tables to get a jump on the new year.  Visit www.halfpricesoft.com for the no cost download.

ezPaycheck software has been updated by Halfpricesoft.com to assist small to midsize businesses process payroll seamlessly by including both the

latest state and federal tax tables. It also includes 2021 tax rate on Social Security Tax, Medicare Tax and other tax updates. New clients can download and try this software with no obligation for up to 30 days by visiting https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp.

Small to midsize  business payroll software, ezPaycheck  has the 2020 year 941 form now available.  Current 2020 purchasers get this update at no cost. New customers will receive the new form and other updated forms as the IRS releases them for the year 2020.

Download and test at no cost or obligation at halfpricesoft.com

Sometime an employer needs to withhold Student loan an employee's paycheck each pay period. ezPaycheck payroll software comes with the flexible features and can support this garnishment deduction. 

Customer can add a new custom deduction field easily for wage garnishment. You can deduct it from ezPaycheck automatically by the fixed amount or by percent.

Step by step guide on how to add a new field to handle wage garnishment can be found at
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2011/05/05/How-to-add-a-new-payroll-deduction.aspx

More information about Wage Garnishment can be found at
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/topics/wages-garnishment.htm

Sometime an employer needs to withhold Student loan an employee's paycheck each pay period. ezPaycheck payroll software comes with the flexible features and can support this garnishment deduction. 

Customer can add a new custom deduction field easily for wage garnishment. You can deduct it from ezPaycheck automatically by the fixed amount or by percent.

Step by step guide on how to add a new field to handle wage garnishment can be found at
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2011/05/05/How-to-add-a-new-payroll-deduction.aspx

More information about Wage Garnishment can be found at
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/topics/wages-garnishment.htm

·         If you have NOT finished 2013 paychecks, you can try the following steps to roll back to ezPaycheck 2013 version. You can update it to 2014 version later.

Steps to roll back to ezPaycheck 2013 version:
- step 1: backup data

If you cannot use ezPaycheck backup function, you can back up the data manually. The default data folder is
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Halfpricesoft\ezPayCheck 

You can back up this folder or just the .mdb files (Microsoft Access Database files) inside this folder

-Step 2:  uninstall ezPaycheck 2014

-Step 3:  install ezPaycheck 2013 at
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp 

·         If you have finished 2013 paychecks, you can purchase 2014 update package to get the new key code at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp#purchase

ezPaycheck 2014 update package will update ezPaycheck tax tables. You should run it after you finished the paychecks for Year 2013. With ezPaycheck 2014, you can still access your 2013 paychecks, view reports and print 2013 W2 forms.

If you still have questions, you can reach us for support at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/support.asp

We have released the new ezPaycheck payroll software for Year 2014. The new version include:

- The new 2014 Federal income tax tables
- The new 2014 State income tax tables
- The latest W2 and W3 Forms for the coming 2013/2014 tax season

Designed with simplicity in mind, this payroll software is easy to install, setup and use for first-time payroll software who may not know more about accounting and computer. Small Businesses looking for ways to save money on payroll processing and tax reporting can try out ezPaycheck payroll solution free for 30 days from http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp, with no obligation and risk.

EzPaycheck is $89 per installation. We also launched 2013 and 2014 payroll software combo special offers for new customers who need to prepare year-end tax forms. New customers can purchase ezPaycheck 2013 at regular price $89 and get ezPaycheck 2014 at just $1.

This offer is good from Dec 12 to Dec 31, 2013.

EzPaycheck payroll software automates paycheck processing for small businesses. However, if you generate a paycheck with mistake (wrong amount, wrong pay peroid or others), you need to delete this check and enter a new check.

EzPaycheck does not allow users to edit a paycheck which may cause tax calculation errors. Followings are the step if you create a paycheck with wrong information.

1. Back up the current database first
2. Delete the wrong check and checks after it.
3. Add the checks back with right data

How to backup data
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/articles/sb-payroll-backup.asp

How to reset check number in case you need to use the same check
- You can reset current check number from check setup screen. You can access this screen by clicking the left menu "Checks->Check setup".

We have releaed the new edition of ezPaycheck payroll software. The latest updates include:

- Year 2013 W2 Form

- Year 2014 W3 Form.

ezPaycheck download

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

Current ezPaycheck 2013 customers can download the latest update package for free from

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_update_2013.asp

We understand how difficult and frustrating setting up payroll for the first time can be. EzPaycheck software now has a simple quick start guide to ensure an even more user friendly application. This guide can be viewed at:

IRS published the new 2013 Form 941 on March 12. We released the new edition of 2013 ezPaycheck payroll tax software last night with the updates on 2013 Form 941 (Employer’s QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return). The main changes on new Form 941 include:

- Social Security Tax: The employee tax rate for social security is 6.2%. Previously, the employee tax rate for social security was 4.2%. The employer tax rate for social security remains unchanged at 6.2%. The social security wage base limit is $113,700

- Additional Medicare Tax Withholding: In addition to withholding Medicare tax at 1.45%, employer must withhold a 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax from wages employer pays to an employee in excess of $200,000 in a calendar year.

This new version is free for current ezPaycheck 2013 users. New users can download and ezPaycheck payroll program for 30 day free at http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp with no credit carded needed and no obligation.

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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When ezPaycheck 2012 users run ezPaycheck 2013 update package, it should transfer all the data to ezPaycheck 2013 automatically. However if your machine has higher security settings, ezPaycheck may not be able to transfer the data automatically. 

Here is the step by step guide on to move the data with the restore function.

Do not forget step 4 to switch your current database after you store your database file manually.

1. Start ezPaycheck, then click the top menu "Company->Restore company" to open the Database Restore screen.
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2. On the Database Restore screen, click Select backup database to be restored button to select your database file.

3. Select your file and click the open button.

The database file is the .mdb file (Microsoft Access Database file).

option 1: If you have backed up your database before, you can select your backup database file 

Option 2: If you have NOT backed up your database before, you can select the original database file from your old database folder

The default folder is:
C:\Program Files\Halfpricesoft\ezPaycheck

or

C:\Program Files (x86)\Halfpricesoft\ezPaycheck

If you are using Windows 8, 7 or Vista with some settings, the default folder can be:
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Halfpricesoft\ezPaycheck

If you cannot see "AppData" folder there, you can type it to the top address bar directly. Some machines may hide this folder.

4. If you want to use this database file as your current database, you can click the top menu "Company->Select Company" to select this database from list and set it the current database file.

If you deposit the paychecks into your employee accounts directly with ezACH deposit software or other software, you can still use ezPaycheck to print checks.

Option 1: Print Stubs Only

When you print checks, you can click the "PRINT STUB ONLY" button.

Option 2: Customize your check for direct deposit

- Step 1: Open check setup screen by clicking the left menu "Checks->Check setup". Then click the Check Layout Setup button to open check layout setup screen.

Step 2: Hide MICR Line and add a text label for direct deposit. 

EzPaycheck 2013 payroll software is very flexible and allow users to customize the check layout with logo, font, extra text fields and lines. Here is the step by step guide on how to add logo paychecks.

1. Add logo to check

You can click the left menu "Checks->Check Setup" to open check setup screen. You can specify the logo image here.

2. If you need customize the logo, you can click the "Check Layout setup button" to customize check layout.

o customize the logo, you need to select the logo from the item picker first. Then you can resize it or drag/drop the logo to a new position. If you are satisfied with the effect, you can save your change. 

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How to add the second signature line on paychecks
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2012/12/31/How-Add-Second-Signature-Line-to-Paychecks.aspx

EzPaycheck 2013 is very flexible and allow users to customize the check layout with logo, font, extra text fields and lines.  If you need to two signatures, here are the solution:

Option 1: Create an image with two singatures and specify the image path on check setup screen.

Option 2: If you will sign the check manully, here is the instructions on how to add the second signature line on paychecks.

1. Start ezPaycheck, click the left menu "Checks->Check setup" to open check setup screen. Then click the "Checl Layout Setup" button to open check layout setup screen.

2. Add second signature line

Select "Custom Line 0" from item Picker and set it visible. Then you can drag/drop the line to a new location. Then you can change x-end position value to adjust the length. If you like the change, click the SAVE button.

We redesigned ezPaycheck 2013 to make it more user-friendly. In response to your requests, several new features were added to ezPaycheck 2013 payroll software

-          EzPaycheck can print the logo on check now

-          EzPaycheck allows users to customize check layout, change font, add the second signature line and add extra text fields now.

-          ezPaycheck supports more custom wage fields now

-          It supports more custom deduction fields now

-          New user interface with more form level help buttons

-          Database backup reminder

Option 1: If you have NOT installed ezPaycheck on your machine before, you can click here to install it directly.  

Step by step guide can be found at download page

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

Option 2: If you have already installed ezPaycheck earlier version on your machine, please follow these steps: 

Step 1: If you need to keep your data, please back up your database first. Otherwise you can skip this step. 

Your data should be safe during this process. However, ezPaycheck 2013 may not be able to transfer your data to the new folder if your machine is with higher security settings. 

We would like to suggest you backup them to a folder or USB disk you can access easily. You can refer to this article for more details on database backup.

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/articles/sb-payroll-backup.asp

Step 2: Download ezPaycheck 2013 and install it. You can find step by step guide on the download page

Step 3: Start ezPaycheck 2013. If you cannot find your company database, you can use the restore function to restore your backup file.

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2011/06/07/How-to-restore-payroll-data.aspx

A fringe benefit is a form of pay (including property, services, cash or cash equivalent) in addition to stated pay for the performance of services. Some forms of additional compensation are specifically designated as “fringe benefits” in the Internal Revenue Code.

Fringe benefits commonly include health insurance, group term life coverage, education reimbursement, childcare and assistance reimbursement and cafeteria plans. Fringe benefits for employees are taxable wages unless specifically excluded by a section of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

The IRC may provide that fringe benefits are nontaxable, partially taxable, or tax-deferred.

Taxable – Includible in gross income unless excluded under an IRC section. “Taxable” means the benefit is included in the employees' wages and reported on Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and generally is subject to Federal income tax withholding, social security (unless the employee has already reached the current year social security wage base limit), and Medicare. If the recipient is an employee, this amount is includible as wages. For example, bonuses are always taxable because no IRC section excludes them from taxation

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Nontaxable (excludable) – Excluded from wages by a specific IRC section; for example, qualified health plan benefits excludable under section 105.

Partially taxable - Part is excluded by IRC section and part is taxable. Benefits may be excludable up to dollar limits, such as the public transportation subsidy under IRC §132.

Tax-deferred – Benefit is not taxable when received, but subject to tax later. For example, employer contributions to an employee's pension plan may not be taxable when made, but may be taxed when distributed to the employee.

(Source: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/fringe_benefit_fslg.pdf)

ezPaycheck small business payroll software can handle fringe benefits. It comes with default settings for health Insurance and 401K. Users can also add customized deduction fields to handle taxable or non-taxable fringe benefits easily. Learn more at
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2011/05/05/How-to-add-a-new-payroll-deduction.aspx

More information about ezPaycheck payroll software can be found at product page.

A lof of users asked if they could start ezPaycheck in mid-year. The answer is YES. You can start to use ezPaycheck payroll software any time in a year.

If you handled your payroll jobs manually or with other software before

- you can enter the previous checks into ezPaycheck payroll system one by one manually

- or you can use the YTD manually input feature to enter the previous summary payroll data quickly. Learn more on YTD feature here..

Then ezPaycheck will have all your payroll data. So it can generate the correct reports for you.

More information about ezPaycheck payroll software can be found at product page. 

ezPaycheck payroll software is very flexible. With ezPaycheck, user can easily add a new deduction to handle SDI Tax, IRA plan, Garnishment, Donation, Dependent Care, Flexible Account or other local taxes.

Here are the steps on how to add a SDI Tax:

• Step 1: Add a new deduction

1. Start ezPaycheck, click the left menu “Company Settings->Deductions” to  open Company Deduction Setup screen.

2. Check one Customized deduction item, then clicked the button behind it to open  Deduction Details sceen. 

3. Input the new name "SDI" for the Description field. 

4. If this is a deduction by percent,  you can check "Deduction in percentage of wage" option box and enter the value. Otherwise, leave it unchecked.

You also need to enter the uplimit for this deduction.

For example: The 2012 CA SDI tax rate is 1.0 percent (.010) of SDI taxable wages per employee, per year. This includes the rate for PFL. The maximum tax is $955.85 per employee, per year.

5. Check other tax options 

6. Click the "Save" button and closed Deduction details page. 

7. Click "save" button on Company Deduction Setup form to update the database.

• Step 2: Update employee profile

1. Select one employee from employee list and edit his deduction option. 

2. Enter the amount or percent value.  

3. Click "next" until  the last page, then click the "Finish" button to save the change.

• Step 3: Generate a new check 

When you generate the new check, you will see this new SDI Tax on paycheck

More information about ezPaycheck payroll software can be found at product page. 

IRS announces income tax changes for 2012

·         The Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 temporarily extends the two percentage point payroll tax cut for employees, continuing the reduction of their Social Security tax withholding rate from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent of wages paid through Feb. 29, 2012. The employer tax rate for social security remains unchanged at 6.2%.

·         The tax rate for social security is 6.2% each for the employee and employer. (It was 4.2% for employee in Year 2011)

·         The social security wage base limit is $110,100. (It was $106,800.00 in Year 2011)

·         Personal and dependent exemptions: $3800 (It was $3,700 in Year 2011)

·         An increase in tax-bracket thresholds

The IRS asks that employers should implement the new payroll tax rate as soon as possible in 2012 but not later than Jan. 31, 2012. 

Designed with non-accountant business owners and managers in mind, the new ezPaycheck 2012 payroll software is released to help small businesses and accountants to handle the latest tax changes easily and smoothly. 

Federal Income Tax Tables
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2012.asp

State Income Tax Tables

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/state-tax-table-2012.asp

Nearly 160 million workers will benefit from the extension of the reduced payroll tax rate that has been in effect for 2011. IRS required that employers should implement the new payroll tax rate as soon as possible in 2012 but not later than Jan. 31, 2012.

Following are the instructions from Notice 1036

The employee tax rate for social security is 4.2% on wages paid and tips received before March 1, 2012. The employee tax rate for social security increases to 6.2% on wages paid and tips received after February 29, 2012. The employer tax rate for social security remains unchanged at 6.2%. The social security wage base limit is $110,100. The Medicare tax rate is 1.45% each for the employee and employer, unchanged from 2011. There is no wage base limit for Medicare tax.

Employers should implement the 4.2% employee social security tax rate as soon as possible, but not later than January 31, 2012. After implementing the 4.2% rate, employers should make an offsetting adjustment in a subsequent pay period to correct any overwithholding of social security tax as soon as possible, but not later than March 31, 2012.

EzPayCheck payroll software already included this change in its 2012 version.

YTD means Year-to-date. It is a period from the beginning of the current year, and continues up to the present day. The YTD information on the check stubs will update automatically each time you add a new paycheck.

This YTD entry feature is for users who start ezPaycheck in mid-year. (If you start ezPaycheck from Jan 1, you do not need to enter YTD manually.)

For example, company ABC handles paychecks for employee Ryan Smith manually from 1/1/2011 to 6/30/2011. They plan to use ezPaycheck from 7/1/2011-7/15/2011 pay period. So instead of entering the old checks one by one, they can enter the YTD summary data here.

You should add the YTD data first before you generate a new paycheck. So you can see the correct YTD data on paycheck stubs. 

Here are the steps.

If you have not installed ezPaycheck payroll software, you can download it from

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

Step 1: Set up company information

Step 2: Add a new employee Ryan Smith

Step 3: Select Ryan from Employee list and open YTD manually input screen.  Then enter the summary information for 1/1/2011 to 6/30/2011.

Step 4: When you generate a new check, you will see the YTD data is updated.

To learn more about ezPaycheck, visit http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

Related article: How to enter paychecks for after the fact payroll

For some companies, employees are paid by hourly rate and piece-rate at the same time. EzPaycheck payroll software is very flexible and allows user to add the customized wages as “Pay_by_piece” easily.

Step 1: Setup employee profile and enter the default pay rate. (If your employee is paid by piece only, you can enter the dummy hourly rate here.)

Step 2: Add the customized wages on wage setup screen. You can access this screen by clicking the left menu "Company Settings->Wage Setup".

Step 3: Generate a new check. You can enter more information in MEMO field. If employee is paid by piece-rate only, you can leave the hours as “0”. 

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, 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. 

For some companies, the pay rate for the same employee is not fixed. The employee may be paid at different pay rates for different pay periods.

EzPaycheck payroll software is very flexible. User can enter the default pay rate when he sets up the employee information. However, user can modify the rate when he generates a new check each time.

Step 1: Setup employee profile and enter the default pay rate.

Step 2: Modify the pay rate when generating a new check 

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, 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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How to Handle Tips in Restaurant with ezPaycheck Payroll Software 

U.S. restaurants declined by -1 percent, or a loss of 5,551 restaurants, from a year ago based on the data from NPD Group. And the independent restaurants drove the decline, with their number of units dropping by 2 percent during the period. Only companies that use the recession as an opportunity to innovate will come out of the downturn stronger.

“In tough economic times, how to increase business productivity is critical for any company, “said Dr. Ge, founder of Halfpricesoft.com.  "We hope the new improved ezPaycheck payroll software can help restaurant owners spend less time understanding what tax rate they should pay and more time ensuring their business succeeds."

Priced at just $89 per installation, the new in-house ezPaycheck payroll software helps restaurants grow during downturn by automating payroll processing and eliminating errors in tax calculations. Free trial is available.

More information about ezPaycheck payroll software can be found at product page.

ezPaycheck payroll software is very flexible. User can set up pre-tax deduction or after-tax deduction easily.

ezPaycheck payroll software is very flexible. User can set up pre-tax deduction or after-tax deduction easily.

·         If you need to add a customize deduction, you can refer to the following article. You can select the tax option from the Deduction Details screen.

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2011/05/05/How-to-add-a-new-payroll-deduction.aspx

·         For built-in deductions (Health Insurance or 401K), you can change the tax options by following the steps below.

1. Click the left menu "Company Settings->Deductions" to open "Company Deduction Setup" screen.

2. Click the button behind 401K or Health Insurance to open "Deduction Details" screen.

3. Check/Uncheck tax options

4. Click the Save button to update changes for the deduction details.

5. Click the Save button to update changes for company deduction setup.

More information about ezPaycheck payroll software can be found at product page.

Related article: How to enter federal and state tax manually instead of using tax tables

Halfpricesoft.com recently released a new version of ezPaycheck payroll software with new features that make paying by the piece simpler and faster.  

“Meeting the specific needs of our customers is an important part of our business model,” said Halfpricesoft.com founder Dr. Ge. “We had several customers who told us they pay some workers by the piece-rate, but ezPaycheck didn’t facilitate that easily, so we added some features that simplify that process.”

Released in May, version 3.1.7 of ezPaycheck payroll software includes an expanded MEMO field, which can be combined with the custom payment field to easily notate pay-by-piece or pay-by-stops payroll calculations. Users simply rename a custom payment field to something like, “pay-by-piece” or “pay-by-stops” and enter the value of the paycheck. Details of the payment, such as “100 pieces * $5 per piece,” can be entered into the MEMO field.

30-day free trial is available at http://www.halfpricesoft.com