New Jersey first-payroll checklist
Prepare the agreed adult employee's first payroll in New Jersey. Review recruiting and special worker arrangements separately.
| Confirm duties, pay and actual work location | Accepted terms and approved job description | ________________ |
|---|---|---|
| NJ-REG and withholding setup | Active employer setup and notice | ________________ |
| New-hire report method | Electronic or other method, due date and acceptance | ________________ |
| Employee deductions versus employer contributions | Separate payroll register columns | ________________ |
| Approve time, gross pay and funding | Pay register and bank cutoff | ________________ |
| Close payment, deposits and filings separately | Confirmation for each task | ________________ |
Income-tax withholding is entered from a verified calculation. These tools do not transfer wages or file and deposit taxes.