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Before we begin processing W-2's, we need to ensure that specific areas in CDM+ Payroll are properly setup. These areas include:

  • Payroll Payer Records
  • Deduction Setup
  • Employee Records Setup and Housing Allowance Pay Item

Review Payer Records

Program > Payroll > Payer Records

  1. Click All in the lefthand sidebar to see all of the created payer records. Select the one you used to create your 2020 payroll.
  2. Ensure the Federal ID Number is correct.
  3. Review Company information and make sure it is correct. This information can be updated in the Aatrix Forms Viewer, but it will not be updated in CDM+. Also, ensure that the proper 941 Depository Frequency is selected. If you file a Schedule B form, then select 'Semiweekly'. In our example, the church does not file a Schedule B so 'Monthly' is selected.
  4. Review Contact information and ensure that it is correct. This can also be updated in Aatrix Forms Viewer, but it will not be updated in CDM+.
  5. Ensure a State is selected and the State's Tax ID is correct.


Review Deductions

Example: 403-B Deductions to be printed on W-2's

Program > Payroll > Deduction Setup Records

Select the 403-B deduction in the Results list.

  1. Ensure the W-2 Field is correct for any deductions that will show on W-2s. You will also want to review other W-2 related deductions and ensure that the proper W-2 field is selected. You can contact your Tax Professional for this information.



Example: Local Tax Setups

Select the Local Tax deduction in the Results list.

  1. Ensure the Tax Form field is set to 'Local Withholding'.
  2. Ensure the correct local tax account number is entered.
  3. Ensure the correct Local Type is selected.



Review all Deductions to be included on your W-2's

You may have other deductions that require the W-2 Field to be populated. Make sure you review all of your deductions in the Deduction Setup window before processing your W-2's.


Review Employee Record Setup

Program > Payroll > Employee Records

  1. Review the information under the W-2 section of the Employee Records Setup tab. For example, if an employee is contributing to a retirement plan, then the checkbox labeled 'Retirement Plan' must be checked. In addition, if there are employees who have elected to receive their W-2's electronically, the checkbox labeled 'Electronic W2 Only' must be checked. 

    The Electronic W2 Only option requires that you have signed authorization forms for each employee electing to receive electronic W-2's only. NOTE: NO paper W-2's are generated when this is selected.

  2. Now, let's look at the Housing Allowance Pay Item. Click on the Pay Items tab.


Review Employee Record Housing Allowance Pay Item W-2 Field Setup

  1. Ensure that the W-2 Line for the Housing Allowance is set to 'W2 Box 14 - Other' and the W2 Description reads 'Housing'.
  2. Click on the Taxes/Deduction tab.



Review Employee Record Housing Allowance Pay Item Setup

  1. Review of the information under Status is important to ensure the employee's Housing Allowance is properly setup. Housing Allowance should have all Tax items set to 'Exempt' and the 'Exclude from W-2' should be checked for all items. The 'Exclude from W-2' is especially critical. If these checkboxes are not checked, then the Housing Allowance will be included in Box 1 of the W-2.



Begin the W-2 Process

With the above items reviewed, we are ready to begin the processing of this year's W-2's.

Reports > Payroll Reports > Payroll Tax Forms

  1. Select 2020 W-2/W-3.
  2. Enter '2020' in the Year field.







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