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US Payroll

The US Payroll & Taxation Mastery Program is designed to give HR, payroll, and finance professionals a comprehensive understanding of payroll laws, calculations, and compliance in the United States. Covering everything from regular and overtime pay to Social Security, Medicare, FUTA, and federal income tax, this course blends core legal knowledge with practical payroll exercises. Learners will also gain hands-on skills in tax filing (EFTPS), payroll forms (W-2, W-3, 941, 940), and employee-related compliance such as visas, fringe benefits, and retirement plans.

Course level:Expert
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Last Updated:September 16, 2025

Course overview

Material Includes

  • Slides & notes on US payroll laws.
  • Payroll calculation templates (regular pay, overtime, deductions).
  • Sample tax forms (W-2, W-3, W-4, 940, 941).
  • Case studies: common payroll errors & compliance risks.
  • Assignments & quizzes for each module.
  • Step-by-step filing guides (EFTPS, returns).

What you will learn?

  • Fundamentals of US payroll laws and compliance.
  • Calculation of regular pay and overtime pay.
  • Employer & employee contributions to Social Security and Medicare (FICA).
  • Employer liabilities under FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act).
  • Federal Income Tax calculation and withholding.
  • Payroll deductions (benefits, insurance, retirement contributions).
  • Payroll forms and filings: 941, 940, W-2, W-3, W-4.
  • Practical tax filing: EFTPS, return filing, W-2/W-3 generation.
  • Fringe benefits & retirement plans: 401(k), HSA, FSA, HRA, etc.
  • Payroll compliance for different US visa categories (H1B, L1, etc.).
  • State income tax overview and employer obligations.
  • Real-life payroll problem-solving & employee query handling.

Curriculum for this course

US Payroll Video 1

  • US Payroll lesson 1
    02:13:10
  • 30+ OASDI – XLSX
  • Quiz

US Payroll Video 2

US Payroll Video 3

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Requirements

  • LMs Richa Nancy
  • LMs Richa Nancy
  • 100%
  • 10
  • I14
  • Basic understanding of HR or finance processes.
  • Interest in payroll, taxation, and compliance.
  • Access to Excel/Google Sheets for calculations.
  • No prior US payroll experience required — course builds step by step.
  • Basic understanding of HR or finance processes.
  • Interest in payroll, taxation, and compliance.
  • Access to Excel/Google Sheets for calculations.
  • No prior US payroll experience required — course builds step by step.
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