UKG Payroll Processing and Administration 2

Question 1

In UKG Pro, what is a 'deduction code' used for?

Accepted Answer

Representing a specific withholding or benefit deduction applied to employee pay

Answer

Deduction codes in UKG Pro identify specific withholdings (health insurance, 401k, garnishments, etc.) that are subtracted from an employee's gross pay.

Question 2

Which payroll tax is split equally between the employer and the employee under FICA?

Accepted Answer

Social Security and Medicare (FICA)

Answer

Under FICA, both the employer and employee each pay 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare, making it a shared tax obligation.

Question 3

In UKG Pro, what is the purpose of the 'void and reissue' payroll process?

Accepted Answer

To reverse and replace a previously issued payment that was incorrect or lost

Answer

Void and reissue allows payroll administrators to cancel an erroneous or lost check/direct deposit and reissue a corrected or replacement payment.

Question 4

What is 'imputed income' in the context of UKG Pro payroll processing?

Accepted Answer

The taxable value of non-cash employee benefits that must be included in gross income

Answer

Imputed income refers to the taxable value of certain employer-provided benefits (such as group-term life insurance over $50,000) that must be reported as income even though no cash is paid to the employee.

Question 5

Which UKG Pro report is typically used to verify payroll totals by department or cost center before finalizing a payroll run?

Accepted Answer

The payroll register

Answer

The payroll register is a detailed report listing every employee's earnings, deductions, and taxes for the pay period, commonly used to audit totals by department before committing payroll.

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UKG Payroll Processing and Administration 2