Payroll Processing

/ˈpeɪrˌroʊ ˈproʊˌsɛsɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The administrative and legal task of calculating employee wages, withholding taxes, and ensuring compliance with labor and tax laws.
    The company's payroll processing must comply with federal tax regulations to avoid penalties.

Forms

  • payroll processing

Commentary

Payroll processing involves precise adherence to legal standards for tax and labor law compliance; clarity in documenting wage calculations is crucial to mitigate legal risk.

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