Auto deduct 401k when doing payroll?

Thanks for reaching out to the Community, bvstone.

To verify my understanding, did you already set up your employee's 401k retirement plan deduction/company-match contribution item in their profile?

If you've already set it up, the deductions should automatically take place when you pay your employees.

In the event you haven't set it up yet, you can do so anytime.

Here's how:
 

1. In your left navigation bar, go to Payroll, then Employees.
2. Find an employee and click on their display name.
3. From their Deductions & contributions section, hit Start or Edit, then + Add deduction/contribution.
4. Choose Retirement Plans from the Deduction/contribution type ▼ drop-down list.
5. For Type, pick an applicable plan. If you need to track a company-only contribution with no employee match, choose Company-only plan.
6. Enter the name of your provider or plan in the Description (appears on paycheck) field and complete any remaining fields.
7. If you have a company match, under Company contribution, use your drop-down to pick how you want to calculate the amount. Complete your new fields to enter the amount or percent per paycheck and annual maximum.
8. Select Save, then Done.

I've also included a detailed resource about working with 401k plans which may come in handy moving forward: Set up a retirement plan

Please feel welcome to send a reply if there's any additional questions or information you'd like to provide. Have a wonderful Friday!