How do I override a Direct Deposit Prenote?

If you want the direct deposit to go "LIVE" immediately, set the prenote date back 30 days from today.

How do you create a 2nd check?

On the Pay Detail screen, click on the picture of the check with a *.

How do I void a check?

Make sure you have received your last payroll file and your Batch Control Tab shows your next unprocessed Check Date. Choose the employee whose check you wish to void, click on the PRIOR CHECKS tab, and highlight the check you wish to void. Choose VOID CHECK.

How do I block a deduction from coming out of a check for this pay period only?

From the Pay Detail tab, first pay your employee, then click on the properties box, find the deduction that you want to block, put a check mark in the box, and then choose SAVE CHANGES… THIS PAYCHECK ONLY. Then click on the Details box to double check.

If I am a trust account, how can I order a stop payment to be placed on a check?

If a paycheck is lost or stolen, a stop payment should be placed on the check. Contact your CSR with the following information: Employee name, Employee ID number, check number, check date, and check amount. CPS will verify that the check has not been paid, and if so a stop payment will be placed on the check. The stop payment will take effect 24 hours after the stop has been placed. The check will need to be voided and reissued through Millennium.

What is the Social Security rate and wage limit?

For 2006, the rate is 6.2%, and the maximum wages that it will be deducted from is $94,200.00, and the maximum social security paid in 2006 is $5,840.40.

For 2007, the rate is 6.2%, and the maximum wages that it will be deducted from is $97,500.00, and the maximum social security paid in 2007 is $6,045.00.

For 2008, the rate is 6.2%, and the maximum wages that it will be deducted from is $102,000.00, and the maximum social security paid in 2008 is $6,324.00.

What is the Medicare rate and wage limit?

The current rate is 1.45%, and there is no maximum wage limit.

What are the tax benefits of a 401K or a Section 125 Deduction?

401K contributions are exempt from Federal and State income tax (there are a few state exceptions, where 401k is not exempt). Deductions for Section plans are exempt from Social Security, Medicare, Federal and State income taxes (with some exceptions).

What is the difference between blocking taxes, and being exempt from taxes?

An employee who writes EXEMPT on line 7 of the W-4, is interested in BLOCKING their taxes. To BLOCK tax in Millennium, go to the employee’s taxes tab, put a check mark in the box in the column labeled OV TAX. The employee will be responsible for paying any tax that may be due at the end of the year. Keep a copy of the employee’s W-4 for proof of status.

An example of an EXEMPT employee would a foreigner working in the US on a VISA. Please call your CPS representative for setup instructions for an EXEMPT employee.

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