October 9, 2014

Payroll Accountant’s Checklist for October

What should you be doing in your payroll practice this month? Here's your Payroll checklist for October.

Payroll accountant’s checklist for October:

  • Get updated employment information from clients.
  • Have clients confirm employees’ addresses, Social Security Numbers, and other contact information.
  • Confirm year-end payroll deadlines and final federal/state deposit dates.
  • Check deduction codes for any employees making charitable donations through payroll deductions. This information will be reported in Box 14 of their Forms W-2.
  • Remind clients to have employees update their consents for electronic Forms W-2.
  • Order Forms W-2 and W-3 from the IRS for the current tax year.

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