Gusto Year End Checklist
Please review the dates below to ensure all year-end payroll tasks are completed on time. Please reference this Help article if needed.
December 9
Drafts of W-2s and 1099s available in Documents. December 23 Last day to run a 4-day payroll with a current year check date. December 29 Last day to run a 2-day payroll with a current year check date. December 31 Review tax exemption status and make adjustments as needed. December 31 Deadline to complete year-end checklist. |
January 4
Last day to adjust S-Corp benefit contributions for 2% shareholders. January 4 Review existing recurring employee tax withholding overrides to ensure they are valid for the previous year. January 4 Last day to submit an off-cycle payroll paid by check with a previous year check date. |
After Gusto files year-end reports
January 14
Final year-end forms available under Documents.
January 20
W-2s and 1099s available for employees and contractors in their Gusto accounts.
January 31
Deadline to distribute W-2s and 1099s to employees and contractors.
January 14
Final year-end forms available under Documents.
January 20
W-2s and 1099s available for employees and contractors in their Gusto accounts.
January 31
Deadline to distribute W-2s and 1099s to employees and contractors.