About the Payroll Register
The Payroll Register is a comprehensive ledger of all payroll activity across your company. It’s provides a detailed summary of wages, taxes, and deductions across all projects.
Ways to use the register
The Payroll Register is especially useful for:
Financial reconciliation - Compare payroll expenses against budgets and accounting records
Audit support - Provide a detailed breakdown of wages, deductions, and taxes for internal or external audits
Tax preparation - Use this report to gather wage and tax information for W-2s, 1099s, and year-end filings
Production closeout - Verify that all payroll was completed and categorized correctly before wrapping a project
Union and compliance reporting - Ensure accurate documentation of hours, pay, and contributions
What’s included in the register
The Payroll Register includes detailed information about each payroll run, including:
Payroll Run Date
Pay Period Start/End Dates
Project Name
Worker Name
Worker Type (W-2 or 1099)
Position or Role
Gross Wages
Taxable Wages
Employee Taxes Withheld
Employer Taxes Paid
Benefits Contributions (if applicable)
Deductions (e.g., union dues, advances)
Reimbursements
Net Pay
Payment Method (Direct Deposit, Check)
How to export the Payroll Register
To export the Payroll Register:
In the left-side navigation, click the dropdown menu
In the dropdown menu, select All projects
In the left-side navigation, click Reports
On the Reports dashboard, under Payroll Register, click the View report button
On the Payroll Register page, use the available filters to narrow the report by:
Date range
Project
Worker type (W-2 or 1099)
Worker name
Click Download CSV to export the report to your computer
After you click the Download CSV button, the file will be automatically downloaded to your computer. To locate the file, navigate to where your computer saves new downloads.
Pro tips
Run this report per project or monthly for smooth reconciliation workflows
Combine with the Payments and Paystubs or the Detailed Payroll Log for a complete payroll audit trail
Use filters to isolate specific workers, roles, or timeframes for targeted analysis