Halfpricesoft Online: Payroll Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Set up Company Payroll and Tax Information

If you have not signed up the online account, you can sign up a Halfpricesoft Online account in less than 5 minutes.

  • Step 1: Set up Company Payroll and Tax Information
  • Step 2: Check Setup
  • Step 3: Add Employees
  • Step 4: Add Payroll YTD Information Manually(Optional)
  • Step 5: Add and Print Paychecks
  • Payroll Faqs

  • Step 1.1: Log in Your Account

    You can click the top menu "LOG IN" to log in your account.
    log in halfpricesoft online system


    Step 1.2: Set up Company General Information

      Edit company settings

    You can click the left menu "Settings" then "Company Settings" to view the Company Setup screen.

    company payroll set up


    Step 1.3: Set Up Company Tax Information Option

      Edit company settings

    You can click the left menu "Settings" then "Payroll Setup" then "Tax" to view the Company Tax Setup.

    company payroll tax set up

    - W3 control number and W3 Establishment number (optional): These two fields will be used for W2 and W3 forms only.

    - FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax): employer-side tax only and will not print on paycheck stubs
    The default tax rate for 2013 is 6%. However, many companies can take up to 5.4% credit. Please check with your local IRS office to see what rate you should use.

    - SUTA (State Unemployment Tax): employer-side tax only and will not print on paycheck stubs



    Step 1.4: Set Up Company Deduction Options

    You can click the left menu "Settings" then "Payroll Setup" then "Deduction" to view the Company Deduction Setup.

    company payroll deduction setup



    Step 1.5: Set Up Wage Options

    You can click the left menu "Settings" then "Payroll Setup" then "Wage" to view the Company Wage Setup.

    company payroll wage setup


    Ralated Links

  • How to add a customized deduction and withhold it from each paycheck automatically

  • How to handle local tax

  • How to handle FUTA and SUTA

  • How to add and print a paycheck

  • How to change the pay peroid


  • Need Assistance?

    If you cannot find the answer from FAQs, please feel free to contact the support team. We are glad to assist you.