Using the Paycheck Modeler (Non-Benefitted Employees)

   Overview   

In OneUSG Connect, you have access to a new feature called the Paycheck Modeler. With the paycheck modeler, you can determine what your take home pay would be if you adjusted your tax information. The paycheck modeler is a powerful tool to investigate your own what-if scenarios that impact your paycheck.

In this article, you will use the Paycheck Modeler to view potential changes to your paycheck. 

1. Step 1

Employee Self service homepage displayed with the Payroll tile highlighted

First, log into OneUSG Connect.                         

From the Employee Self Service Homepage, click the Payroll tile.

2. Step 2

Payroll homepage displayed with the Paycheck Modeler tile highlighted

Click the Paycheck Modeler tile.

3. Step 3

Paycheck Modelier Step 1 of 6 displayed with the Yes, I have reviewed and agree to the terms and conditions option highlighted

Step 1 of 6 is displayed. In Step 1, you must review the Usage Terms and Conditions.

To proceed, click the Yes, I have reviewed and agree to the terms and conditions option.

4. Step 4

Paycheck Modelier Step 1 of 6 instructions displayed with the Let's Get Started button highlighted

After agreeing to the terms and conditions, click the Let's Get Started button.

5. Step 5

Paycheck Modelier Step 2 of 6 instructions displayed with the Next button highlighted

Step 2 of 6 is displayed. This is the Earnings page where you can change the earnings amount by clicking the Edit icon.

When you are finished, click the Next button.

6. Step 6

Paycheck Modelier Step 3 of 6 instructions displayed with the Next button highlighted

Step 3 of 6 is displayed. This is the Deductions page. If you have deductions, you will see them listed here.

You can add new deductions by clicking on the Add Deductions button. If you already have deductions, click on the pencil icon next to the relevant deduction to edit it.

When you are finished, click the Next button.

7. Step 7

Paycheck Modelier Step 4 of 6 instructions displayed with the Edit button highlighted

Step 4 of 6 is displayed. This is the Taxes page. You can change your federal and/or state tax withholding information by clicking the Edit icons.

Example shown here: you will modify the federal tax withholding allowance.

Click the Edit button.

8. Step 8

Federal Tax Withholding pop-up displayed with the Extra Withholding section highlighted

Enter the appropriate information in the Federal Tax Withholding pop-up.

Example shown here: $1.00 in the Extra Withholding section.

9. Step 9

Federal Tax Withholding pop-up displayed with the Extra Submit button highlighted

Click the Submit button.

10. Step 10

Paycheck Modelier Step 4 of 6 instructions displayed with the Next button highlighted

When you are finished adjusting your tax withholdings, click the Next button.

11. Step 11

Paycheck Modelier Step 5 of 6 instructions displayed with the Calculate My Modeled Check button highlighted

Step 5 of 6 is displayed. This is the Calculate page where you can calculate your modeled check.

Click the Calculate My Modeled Check button.

12. Step 12

Confirmation message displayed with the OK button highlighted

A confirmation message appears.

Click the OK button.

13. Step 13

Paycheck Modelier Step 5 of 6 instructions displayed with the Next button highlighted

Click the Next button.

14. Step 14

Step 6 of 6 displayed with the Results section highlighted

Step 6 of 6 is displayed. This is the Results page where you can view the modeled check results and the modeled check ratio.

15. Step 15

Step 6 of 6 displayed with the Modeled Check Resutls section highlighted

You can view your total earnings, taxes, deductions, and net pay in the Modeled Check Results box.

16. Step 16

Step 6 of 6 displayed with the Details link highlighted

For additional gross earnings information, click the Details link.

17. Step 17

Earnings details pop up window displayed with the Return button highlighted

Earnings details are displayed with any adjustments you made on the My Earnings page.

Click the Return button.

18. Step 18

Step 6 of 6 displayed with the Details link highlighted

For additional information regarding your taxes, click the Details link.

19. Step 19

Tax details pop up window displayed with the Return button highlighted

Tax details are displayed with any adjustments you made on the My Taxes page.

Click the Return button.

20. Step 20

Step 6 of 6 displayed with the Print My Modeled Check and Print my Changes buttons highlighted

You can print the modeled check or print the changes you made.

21. Step 21

Step 6 of 6 displayed with the Print Modeled Check Ratio section highlighted

On the right side, you will see a pie chart showing your net pay, and the percentage of your check that goes toward taxes and/or deductions as applicable.
 
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