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The application includes a number of predefined layouts for payroll checks. This topic gives a brief description of each check layout and provides the option to view an example of each layout so that you can see which ones are appropriate for your purposes.
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Notes
- The check layouts are designed to match check styles that are available from Forms CS.
- All of the layouts can be modified using the Layout Designer.
- All check layout names indicate where the check falls in relation to the stub(s). "Top Check" indicates that the check prints first and the stub(s) follow. "Middle Check" indicates a stub-check-stub configuration.
- Two-column layouts generally display deduction and withholding information together. Three-column layouts generally display deduction and withholding information separately.
- All check layouts other than the 403L, 404L, 664L, 800L, and 811L include the MICR line variable, which enables you to print MICR information on the check stock. You will need to use MICR toner in your printer to enable your bank to read the MICR information.
- All payroll check layouts include variables for direct deposit information. For those clients who do not process using direct deposit, you can easily remove the direct deposit information variables from the layout.
- All payroll check layouts contain both current and YTD information. Layouts that use duplicate stubs contain both the current and YTD information on both stubs. All other layouts present Current information on the top stub and YTD information on the bottom stub, and have more room for detail.
See also
- Predefined check layouts, overview
- Setting up check layouts for bank accounts
- Setting up a check layout for compliance with the NY Wage Theft Prevention Act
Layouts for blank stock
Click the layout names to preview the check layouts.
Top check placement
- Forms CS 116L Top Check Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Single large stub
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- Detailed deductions and withholdings
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS 129L Top Check MICR Direct Deposit Dup Stubs
- Duplicate stubs
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS 131L Two Column Top Check Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- One signature line, no line rules
- Forms CS 131L Three Column Top Check MICR Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- One signature line, no line rules
- Forms CS 329L Two Column Top Check Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- Two signature lines, with line rules
- Forms CS 329L Three Column Top Check MICR Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- Two signature lines, with line rules
- Forms CS 329L Top Check Detail Rates Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Detailed hours and rates (Reg, O/T, D/T)
- Two signature lines, with line rules
- Forms CS 337L Two Column Top Check Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 337L Three Column Top Check MICR Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 337L Top Check Detail Rates Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Detailed hours and rates (Reg, O/T, D/T)
- One signature line, no line rule
Middle check placement
- Forms CS 135L & 800LC Two Column Middle Check Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS 135L & 800LC Three Column Middle Check MICR Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS 135L & 800LC Middle Check MICR Direct Deposit Dup Stubs
- Duplicate stubs
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS 136L Two Column Middle Check Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 136L Three Column Middle Check MICR Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 136L Middle Check Detail Rates Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Detailed hours and rates (Reg, O/T, D/T)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 136L Middle Check MICR Direct Deposit Dup Stubs
- Duplicate stubs
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 327L Two Column Middle Check Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS 327L Three Column Middle Check MICR Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS 327L Middle Check Detail Rates Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Detailed hours and rates (Reg, O/T, D/T)
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS 339L Two Column Middle Check Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 339L Three Column Middle Check MICR Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 339L Middle Check Detail Rates Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Detailed hours and rates (Reg, O/T, D/T)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 339L Middle Check MICR Direct Deposit Dup Stubs
- Duplicate stubs
- One signature line, no line rule
Other
- Forms CS 114L and 100HS Legal Two Per Page MICR Direct Deposit
- Page size - Legal - 8.5"x14"
- Two-per-page check placement
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS 177L Three Per Page Stub Only Direct Deposit
- Stubs only (used for direct deposit stub presentation when no check is needed)
- Forms CS 230L Three Column Two per Page MICR Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- Two-per-page check placement
- One signature line with line rule
- Forms CS Z811S Middle Check MICR Direct Deposit
- For pressure seal stock
- Middle check placement
- Two signature lines with line rules
- Forms CS Z814P Middle Check Detail Rates Detail Hrs MICR Direct Deposit
- Page size - Legal - 8.5"x14"
- For pressure seal stock
- Middle check placement
- Detailed hours and rates (Reg, O/T, D/T)
- Two signature lines with line rules
Layouts for preprinted stock
Click the layout names to preview the check layouts.
Top check placement
- Forms CS 664L Two Column Top Check Detail Hrs Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 664L Three Column Top Check Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- One signature line, no line rule
Middle check placement
- Forms CS 403L Three Column Middle Check Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- Preprinted headings
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 404L Two Column Middle Check Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Preprinted headings
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 800L Two Column Middle Check Detail Hrs Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 800L Three Column Middle Check Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 811L Two Column Middle Check Detail Hrs Direct Deposit
- Two columns
- Detailed hours (Reg, O/T, D/T, Benefit)
- One signature line, no line rule
- Forms CS 811L Three Column Middle Check Direct Deposit
- Three columns
- One signature line, no line rule
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