Using the Paycheck Modeler

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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 earnings, your deductions, or your tax information. Whether bi-weekly or monthly, paycheck modeler is a powerful tool to investigate your own what-if scenarios that impact your paycheck.

Note: The Paycheck Modeler will not be functional until after you have a paycheck in the new system.

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

1. Step 1

First, log into OneUSG Connect

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

2. Step 2

Click the Paycheck Modeler tile.

3. Step 3

Review the Usage Terms and Conditions. Click the Terms and Conditions checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions.

4. Step 4

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

5. Step 5

If applicable, change the earnings type and amount by clicking the Edit icon.

Click the Next button.

6. Step 6

If applicable, change the deduction amount. Any deduction that is listed can be edited to see how the new amount will impact your pay check.

Example shown here: you will change the 403(b) contribution.

Note: Depending upon their benefit-eligibility status, employees will see different choices for modelling on this page.

Click the Edit button.

7. Step 7

Click on the "x" in the Amount field to clear the current amount.

8. Step 8

Enter the appropriate deduction amount.

Example shown here: " 1600.00 ".

9. Step 9

Click the OK button.

10. Step 10

Note: You can click the Add Deductions button at the bottom of the screen to model how an additional deduction will impact your pay check.

Click the Next button.

11. Step 11

If applicable, change the tax withholding information by clicking the Edit icon.

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

Click the Edit button.

12. Step 12

Click the "x" in the Tax Withholding field to clear to field.

13. Step 13

Enter the appropriate amount in the withholding allowance box.

Example shown here: " 6 ".

14. Step 14

Click the OK button.

15. Step 15

Click the Next button.

16. Step 16

Click the Calculate My Modeled Check button.

17. Step 17

Click the OK button.

18. Step 18

Click the Next button.

19. Step 19

The results of the changes are displayed.

20. Step 20

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

21. Step 21

For additional gross earnings information, click the Details link.

22. Step 22

Earnings details are displayed.

Click the Return button.

23. Step 23

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

24. Step 24

Tax details are displayed.

Click the Return button.

25. Step 25

For additional information regarding deductions, click the Details link.

26. Step 26

Deduction details are displayed.

Click the Return button.

27. Step 27

If you discover changes you want to make permanent, you can access the pages to make the changes from the Links to Related Actions section.

Click the Related Actions link.

28. Step 28

A menu opens providing access to payroll actions and benefits actions.

Click the Payroll Actions menu.

29. Step 29

You can make a change to your Federal Withholding information from this link.

Click the W-4 Tax Information menu.

30. Step 30

The W-4 Tax Information page opens. From this page, you can enter and submit W-4 Withholding changes.

31. Step 31

After making changes, click the Close Tab button to close the page.

Using the Paycheck Modeler

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

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