Payroll Software

Comprehensive Payroll Solutions: Plus & Minus Accounting Software Supports All 50 States, Puerto Rico and the USVI

Accurate • Compliant • Flexible — including union and certified payroll support

At a glance:

  • Coverage: 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Payroll types: Union payroll (up to 36 trust funds), certified payroll with prevailing wage
  • Pay types: 12 supported, including regular, overtime, double time, salaried, commission, tips, reimbursements (non-taxable), and more
  • Deductions: Up to 20, including child support, 401(k)/403, and Sec 125 cafeteria
  • Taxes: Federal (auto-updated annually), state, local, district, bonus handling (fixed FIT, extra FIT/SIT/LIT)
  • Distributions: Direct, indirect formulas, burden rates, and 32 union method formulas
  • Integrations: Imports from Excel and third-party time systems; ACH/MICR/paper checks

Managing payroll doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With Plus & Minus Accounting System Payroll Software, you can streamline operations across all 50 states and Puerto Rico—covering union and certified (government contract) payrolls with ease. Whether you’re managing complex tax structures, deductions, or distributions, Plus & Minus keeps your process accurate, efficient, and compliant.

Why Choose Plus & Minus Accounting Software Payroll

Multi-State Support

Process payroll across the U.S. (D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) with consistent rules and centralized control.

Union & Certified Payroll

Built-in support for up to 36 trust funds and 32 union formulas, plus certified payroll with prevailing wage.

Real-Time Reporting

Payroll costs post to reports in real time so finance, HR, and operations stay aligned—no waiting, no reconciling later.

Flexible Integrations

Import time from Excel and third-party systems, or enter data manually via stacked files or timesheets.

Trusted at Scale: One company runs payroll for
200 employees and distributes
$6 million annually using Plus & Minus Payroll.

Key Payroll Features

Accounts Payable

Track A/P by invoice number and relieve by invoice number. All transaction history is stored indefinitely for auditability and transparency.

See how payroll flows into Job Costing.

Supported Pay Types (12)

  • Regular, Overtime, Double time, Salaried, Commission, Miscellaneous, Piece
  • Vacation, Holiday, Sick
  • TIPS
  • Reimbursement (non-taxable)

Payment Methods

  • Paper checks, MICR checks, ACH (Automated Clearing House)
  • Void before release; reverse checks not cashed

Workforce Data

  • Employee data stored indefinitely
  • Automatic accrual of vacation and sick hours
  • Worker Compensation calculations by class of work (10 categories)
  • Report Worker Compensation in ten categories

Tax Management

You control your tax tables. Federal tax tables are updated by Plus & Minus each December. Supported authorities and options:

AuthorityCoverageOptions & Notes
FederalUnited StatesAnnual updates provided by Plus & Minus (December)
State50 states + Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin IslandsMaintain your own state tables as needed
Local/DistrictUser-defined jurisdictionsCustom local and district taxes supported
BonusesOne-off pay sessionsExtra FIT/SIT/LIT; fix FIT rates for a bonus run

Note: EIC (Earned Income Credit) is currently not used.

Deductions

Configure up to 20 deductions. Recurring deductions repeat each pay period and can be:

  • Fixed amounts
  • % of gross or % of net
  • Amount × regular hours or amount × total hours
  • With year-to-date limits and advance stops

DeductionCommon UseRules Supported
Child SupportSpouse, court trustee, or attorney generalFixed / % gross / % net; YTD limits; advance stops
CODA 401(k)/403Cash or deferred arrangementReduces FIT; recurring each pay period
Sec 125 (Cafeteria)Pre-tax benefitsReduces Medicare, FICA, and FIT
Custom (1–20)Company-specific deductionsFixed / % / per-hour formulas; caps; scheduling

Labor Cost Distributions

Distribute payroll costs precisely where they belong:

  • Direct: Up to 100 cost centers per check
  • Indirect: Formula-based allocations
  • Burden rate: Add taxes and overhead to direct/indirect
  • Union method: 32 method formulas for union payrolls

Connect this with project visibility in Real-Time Job Costing.

Certified & Union Payroll Compliance

Meet government and union requirements without spreadsheets:

  • Certified payroll: Full support for prevailing wage projects
  • Union payroll: Configure up to 36 trust funds with 32 method formulas

3rd-Party Payroll Services

Prefer to outsource? Plus & Minus partners can service payroll over the internet while you keep financials unified within Plus & Minus.

“
Plus & Minus Payroll helps us manage payroll for 200 employees and distribute more than $6 million annually with confidence and accuracy.
”

— Verified Client, Payroll Administrator

Ready to Simplify Payroll?

See how Plus & Minus Accounting Software streamlines payroll across states, unions, and certified projects—without complexity.

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Payroll FAQs

Does Plus & Minus Payroll work in all 50 states? Coverage

Yes—Plus & Minus supports payroll in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Can Plus & Minus handle union payroll? Union

Yes. Configure up to 36 trust funds with 32 method formulas for full union payroll compliance.

Do you support certified payroll with prevailing wage? Certified

Yes. Certified payroll is fully supported, including prevailing wage reporting requirements.

How many deductions can I configure? Deductions

Up to 20 deductions, including child support, CODA (401(k)/403), and Sec 125 cafeteria plans, with fixed/percent/formula options and YTD limits.

Can I pay via ACH and print MICR checks? Payments

Yes. You can issue paper checks, MICR checks, or pay via ACH. You can void before release and reverse checks not cashed.

Does it integrate with third-party time systems? Integrations

Yes. Import time from Excel and third-party time systems; manual entry via stacked files and timesheets is also supported.

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