About payroll

Overview

Wrapbook's payroll system is specifically designed for the film and entertainment industry, where projects can range from single-day shoots to year-long productions. Our platform streamlines the entire payroll process while ensuring compliance with industry-specific requirements.

Access Payroll

Payroll is permission based

To update, your account must have one of the following roles enabled:

  • Role: Company Admin, Company Manager, Project Coordinator

  • Custom role with: Payroll information - View all, View basic, Payroll preparation - Full access, Create update, Create, Payroll processing - Full access, Allow decline, Allow

To access a project’s payroll:

  1. In the left-side navigation, click the dropdown menu

  2. In the dropdown menu, select the project that you want to see payroll for

  3. In the left-side navigation Payroll menu, click Run payroll

Features

In Wrapbook, payroll transactions are tracked in real-time and automatically sync with accounting systems to maintain accurate financial records.

Each transaction includes automatic calculations for:

  • Wage calculations

  • Union and non-union rates

  • Tax withholdings

  • Compliance requirements

Payroll can be setup during or immediately after creating a project. To learn how, see Payroll.

Payroll FAQ

To help you manage payroll with Wrapbook, we’ve put together this list of frequently-asked questions.

Click the arrow next to a question to see the answer.

How are wage calculations handled?

Wrapbook automatically calculates:

  • Union and non-union wages

  • Overtime rates

  • Meal penalties

  • Multi-state tax compliance

When are tax documents available?

All tax documents (W2s, 1099s) will be:

  • Available digitally in worker accounts by January 31st

  • Mailed by January 31st for workers opted-in to physical documents

How does Wrapbook handle multi-state compliance?

The system automatically:

  • Calculates appropriate state tax withholdings

  • Applies relevant state labor laws

  • Manages union requirements across jurisdictions

  • Maintains compliance with local regulations