If you receive a paycheck and want to understand how your earnings, taxes, and deductions work, this employee-focused course helps you clearly interpret your pay and avoid costly mistakes. Designed for employees, early-career professionals, and anyone new to the workforce, it helps you understand how your pay is calculated and where your money goes.

Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

Instructor: ADP Learning Academy
Access provided by UBS Business Solutions AG
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What you'll learn
Explain how your earnings, taxes, and deductions work together to determine your take-home pay
Read and interpret your pay statement and key tax documents such as the W-2
Identify paycheck deductions, understand their impact, and recognize potential errors in your pay
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Reviewed on May 7, 2025
Overall, I feel more confident in my understanding of payroll processes and tax regulations. Thank you for providing such a valuable learning experience!
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
This course has very detailed information and is explained very well any beginner with No prior experience can Easly understand.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Wish there were more payroll questions, and using Excel or a dedicated payroll software to learn more about it.
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