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Running Off-Cycle Payroll

Atto Payroll makes it easy to issue payments outside of your regular payroll schedule. Whether you need to issue a bonus, commission, or reimbursement, you can run off-cycle payrolls at any time — with no extra fees.


How to Run an Off-Cycle Payroll

  1. Log in to your Atto Payroll account.

  2. Go to the Payroll tab.

  3. Click Run Off-Cycle Payroll.

  4. Set the following dates:

    • Pay Period Start Date

    • Pay Period End Date

    • Pay Date

  5. Choose any of the applicable options:

    • Tax all earnings as supplemental income

    • Apply benefits

    • Apply post-tax deductions

  6. Enter the employee details and payment type.

  7. Click Preview Payroll to review everything.

  8. Once confirmed, click Submit Payroll to process the payment.
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When to Use Off-Cycle Payroll

  • Bonus payouts for performance or milestones

  • Commission payments outside of the standard cycle

  • Severance pay for a departing employee

  • Reimbursements for approved expenses

  • Emergency or early payments
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