Check Basics

Console Guides

Console Overview

Explore Check's Console for managing payroll data and enhancing your operational efficiency.

How to add an employee in Console

Learn how to efficiently add employees in Check's Console with this step-by-step guide.

Create employee benefits and post-tax deductions in Console

Create employee benefits and post-tax deductions efficiently using Check's Console tools.

Add Internal Users to Check Console

Add internal users to Check Console and manage their roles and permissions effectively.

How to terminate a company in Console

Terminate a company in Console by following simple steps for proper tax handling.

How to Terminate an Employee in Console

Learn key steps for effectively terminating employees and managing final pay in Console.

Transactions Screen in Console

Manage payroll transactions efficiently using the Console's Transaction Screen features.

Build custom reports in Console

Create custom reports in Console by selecting various payroll data fields and date ranges.

Setting up Simple IRA benefits in Console

Set up Simple IRA benefits in Check's Console with step-by-step instructions and compliance details.

How to manage Company Groups in Console

Manage Company Groups in Console to control team access to specific companies effectively.

How to run payroll in Console

Learn how to efficiently run payroll in Console with this four-step guide.

Understanding Workplaces in Console

Understand workplace assignments to ensure accurate tax compliance and reporting for employees.

How to add custom earnings in Console

Learn how to set up custom earnings for unique payroll scenarios in Console.

Release Notes

January 29, 2026

Enable credit limits in sandbox environments and track QSEHRA reimbursements effectively.

January 22, 2026

Access the new Child Support Payments Report and stay updated on upcoming document publish dates.

January 15, 2026

Review upcoming document publish dates and important updates for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

January 8, 2026

Update your W-2 and 1099 delivery preferences by January 21, 2026, for tax documents.

December 30, 2025

Explore new features in Console for tax filings, workplace management, and W-2 processing updates.

December 18, 2025

Implement new PFML tax parameters and streamline collection processes starting December 19, 2025.

December 11, 2025

Prepare for Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave program starting January 1, 2026.

December 5, 2025

Streamline tax document formats and access quarterly variance reports for improved employer insights.

November 20, 2025

Alert employers about erroneous wage report notices from Illinois Department of Employment Security.

November 13, 2025

Register for Year Start training and stay updated on FUTA changes and new tax features.

November 6, 2025

Expand quarterly variances for all SUI taxes in Q4 payroll balancing starting November 7th.

October 30, 2025

Explore new payroll features, tax updates, and upcoming webinars in our latest changelog.

October 23, 2025

Revamp payroll processes with new balancing payrolls and enhanced penalty handling from November 1, 2025.

October 16, 2025

Discover key updates on the Year End Playbook, Guideline rebranding, and new payroll features.

October 9, 2025

Release new Employee Tax Statement APIs and customize company names on bank statements.

October 2, 2025

Customize bank statement descriptors, prepare for payroll selling season, and navigate IRS disruptions.

September 25, 2025

Register for the Year End Webinar and learn crucial strategies for a successful close!

September 18, 2025

Explore new APIs for W-2 downloads, filings, and payroll simulations to enhance tax preparation efficiency.

September 11, 2025

Update NY MCTMT rates effective July 1, 2025, and explore our new partnership with Human Interest.

August 28, 2025

Simulate Sandbox payroll progression with new simulation_mode attribute starting September 2, 2025.

August 21, 2025

Explore CheckAI's new features for payroll questions and notification updates for employers.

August 14, 2025

Mark payroll items as manually paid and access transactions easily with new payroll features.

August 7, 2025

Implement new payroll wire funding changes and understand updated tax descriptions for better clarity.

August 1, 2025

Implement upcoming payroll changes and prepare for tax renaming and new API integrations.

July 24, 2025

Update payroll processes with new deadlines, consolidated ACH IDs, and expanded benefits.

July 17, 2025

Implement lenient reopen deadlines for payrolls and update failed funding policies effective July 24, 2025.

July 10, 2025

Explore tax updates, payroll policy changes, and upcoming webinars to optimize your business operations.

July 2, 2025

Announce the revamped Help Center and key updates on taxes and payroll functionalities.

June 26, 2025

Enhance quarter-end transparency with improved balancing for Texas State Unemployment Insurance.

June 20, 2025

View remittable tax deposit statuses and generate Payroll Summary reports with taxable wages.

June 12, 2025

Configure Washington L&I risk codes per employee earnings to optimize payroll calculations seamlessly.

June 5, 2025

Explore new commuter benefits, API updates, and sign up for informative summer webinars!