How do I give a bonus that is included in a regular paycheck?

When you are ready to give a bonus that is part of a regular paycheck in Goldenseal payroll software, follow these steps:

1. Choose Labor Hours from the Costs menu.
2. Click the New button.
3. Fill in the employee who is getting the bonus.
4. Enter Bonus into the Details popup field.
5. Enter the bonus amount into the Total Wages field.
6. Enter job cost information for the bonus. HINT-- You can cost it against overhead, or against a specific project.
7. Hit the Enter key to save the record.

When you are ready to write a check for the bonus, follow these steps:

1. Choose Write Payroll from the Bank menu.
2. Goldenseal will fill in all wages for the selected pay period, including the bonus.
3. Select the employees for whom you'd like to print paychecks now.
4. Click the Write Payroll button.
5. Select a bank account to use for the bonus payments.

NOTE-- Click this link for instructions on giving a bonus as a separate check.

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