Submitting a zero wage payroll is important to accurately reflect zero wages and zero taxes due for the pay period and to properly advance to the next payroll cycle. Even when no employees are paid, this step ensures your payroll records remain current and compliant.

This process is completed almost exactly like running a normal payroll, with the addition of checking the “Advance/Zero Pay” box during the preview stage.

Step 1 – Access Payroll Entry

From the Employer Dashboard, click the Enter Payroll button.

Step 2 – Preview Without Making Changes

Without entering or deleting any data in the payroll table, click the Preview Payroll button.

Step 3 – Select Advance/Zero Pay Option

Under the Options section on the right side of the screen:

• Check the Advance/Zero Pay box
• Click the Preview button at the bottom of the screen

Step 4 – Verify Zero Gross Payroll & Approve

On the preview screen:

• Confirm the Payroll Expense Summary shows zero gross payroll
• Once verified, continue processing as normal by clicking the Approve Payroll button

Step 5 – Final Approval

On the confirmation screen shown below, click the Approve Payroll button again to finalize the zero wage payroll.

Step 6 – Confirm Zero Wage Payroll Has Completed

Return to the Employer Dashboard and verify:

• The “Last Payroll” reflects the zero wage payroll cycle
• The “Current Payroll” has advanced to the next payroll cycle

This confirms the zero wage payroll has been successfully processed and your system is ready for the next pay period.