Year-End for Canada Payrolls

Preparing for and completing year-end processing of Canada payrolls also prepares you for commencing next year's payroll processing.

Prior to year-end processing

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the entire year-end process prior to beginning your year-end processing.
Tip: Viewpoint provides a data file that automatically updates the Tax Tables for in Spectrum.
  • You may download this file from the Viewpoint Customer Portal.
  • The file includes all known changes to electronic tax tables for Federal and all provinces.
  • We update this file throughout the year to reflect changes issued by each entity.

Preparatory Actions

Calendar Maintenance

Year-end Processing

Troubleshooting and FAQs