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Running Off-Cycle Payroll

Updated over 3 weeks ago

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.


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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