Setting up payroll remittance is a three-step process:

1. Create a vendor.
2. Set up the remittance.
3. Set up linked accounts.

 NOTE: These steps also apply to setting up payroll remittance for Worker's Compensation and garnishments. 

Create a vendor

 NOTE: Skip this step if you already have a vendor for this remittance. 

1. Go to Payables/Vendors&Purchases and select Vendors.
2. Create a new vendor record.
3. For EI, CPP, and Tax, name the vendor 'Receiver General'.
   • For benefits such as WBC, enter the administer's vendor name
   • For garnishments, enter the appropriate vendor name

Set up the remittance

1. Go to Setup, Settings, Payroll, then Remittance.
2. Click the magnifying glass in the Remittance Vendor column.
   • This will display the Select Vendor screen
3. Select the Receiver General vendor and click Select.
4. Enter the Remitting Frequency and the last day of your next remitting period.
5. Do these steps for EI, CPP and Tax remittance.
6. Select OK to save.

Set up linked accounts for taxes

1. Go to Setup, Settings, Payroll, Linked accounts, Taxes.
2. Confirm the correct accounts are linked to every field.
3. Select OK.

How to do a payroll remittance