Your payroll system says one thing and the state’s portal says another, and neither looks obviously wrong on its own. Here are the events that most often cause a payroll tax discrepancy, and how to tell which one you have.
Payroll ran, employees got paid, deposits went out on schedule, and the agency’s balance still does not match what you think you paid. That gap is rarely random. Here is why it happens, the five most common causes, and how to trace yours.
