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Created: 12/07/2018


Reviewed: 01/23/2026


Revised: 01/23/2026



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Reviewed: 03/19/2026


Revised: 03/19/2026

The purpose of this document is to guide you through the necessary steps to create next year's payroll. This process includes updating tables and employee information, calculating salaries, performing edits, and interfacing payroll to Budget. This process occurs in the next year and does not interfere with the current year processing.</description>
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Log on to the next year pay frequency.

Payroll &gt; Utilities &gt; Mass Update &gt; Salary Calculation

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Log on to the next year pay frequency.

Payroll &gt; Tables &gt; Tax/Deductions &gt; FICA Tax

Retrieve the FICA rates for the 2026 calendar year and print a copy for reference. Then, retrieve the 2027 calendar year record and manually enter the 2026 rates for 2027 and click Save</description>
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Log on to the next year pay frequency.

Payroll &gt; Utilities &gt; Pre-Edit Payroll Data

Run this utility to perform what could be called a “test payroll” for employees that meet the selected parameters. 

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Log on to the current pay frequency.


Personnel &gt; Tables &gt; Credential

Update the Credential tabs as needed. This information is used to maintain teacher credentials, is usually done by the personnel department and does not affect salary calculations.</description>
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