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# Running Payroll

> Step-by-step guide to processing payroll

## Running Payroll

Process employee paychecks accurately and on time with Every's payroll system.

### Pre-Payroll Checklist

Before running payroll, ensure:

* [ ] All timesheets are submitted and approved
* [ ] New hires are added to payroll
* [ ] Terminations are processed
* [ ] Pay rate changes are updated
* [ ] Bonus or commission amounts are ready
* [ ] PTO requests are approved

### Processing Payroll

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start Payroll Run">
    Navigate to **Payroll** > **Run Payroll**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Pay Period">
    Choose the pay period dates
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Employee Hours">
    Verify hours worked for hourly employees
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Adjustments">
    Include bonuses, commissions, or reimbursements
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Deductions">
    Confirm all deductions are correct
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview Payroll">
    Review the payroll summary and individual pay stubs
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit Payroll">
    Submit for processing (must be done by deadline)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve Payroll">
    Final approval to initiate payments
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Payroll Deadlines

Submit payroll by these deadlines to ensure timely payment:

| Pay Date  | Submission Deadline |
| --------- | ------------------- |
| Friday    | Tuesday 5 PM PT     |
| Monday    | Wednesday 5 PM PT   |
| Tuesday   | Thursday 5 PM PT    |
| Wednesday | Friday 5 PM PT      |
| Thursday  | Monday 5 PM PT      |

<Warning>
  Late submissions may delay employee payments. Plan ahead for holidays and weekends.
</Warning>

### After Payroll

Once payroll is processed:

* Employees receive direct deposits
* Pay stubs are available online
* Taxes are calculated and filed
* Payroll reports are generated
* Accounting entries are created

### Off-Cycle Payroll

Need to process a special payment? Run an off-cycle payroll for:

* Bonuses
* Termination pay
* Corrections
* Commission payments

<Note>
  Off-cycle payrolls may have different processing times and tax implications
</Note>