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If you're an independent contractor, entrepreneur or small business employee, you may not have instant access to the American paystubs and payroll documents you need for yourself or your employees. That's where we come in — a solution that's legitimate, accurate and guaranteed (or your money back)! The Best Paystubs is proud to be an American company.

  • Trust a Seamless Process

    You need paystubs fast. In a few steps, you'll have legitimate pay stubs that show employment details, gross and net salary, payroll tax deductions and more.

  • Select from Professional Templates

    Looks are important – especially for official documentation. Select from dozens of professional templates for your paystubs and IRS compliant W2 and 1099 forms.

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    Use our secure online forms to enter your personal details in the fields provided.

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The Best Paystubs is the secure way to generate pay stubs and payroll documents.

We offer real paycheck stubs and the most up-to-date federal and state tax forms. Create paystubs and payroll documents quickly. You'll receive an email in minutes with a secure link to download a print-ready PDF.

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Customers trust our check stub maker.

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"Ever since I started my own catering business, it's been difficult to be approved for loans. With The Best Paystubs, I was able to create a check stub that got me approved for a mortgage. I even made a mistake and they fixed it instantly. Thank you!"

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"My budget is tight owning my own coffee and boba shop. I can't afford software like Quickbooks or Quicken to generate payroll. I have to pay my employees in cash, so I use The Best Paystubs to create check stubs for my employees. This business is a lifesaver and budget helper!"

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The Anatomy of a Paystub

A whopping 42 percent of U.S. employees say taxes and deductions on their pay stubs are confusing to read and understand. We're breaking down the key elements below so you can better understand your pay stub.

pay stub anatomy

  • Employment Details

    Name of employer and address, payment date, etc.

  • Local Taxes

    Some local governments impose income taxes, shown as deductions.

  • Back Pay

    In the event you overpay in taxes, back pay will appear on your pay stub.

  • Sick/Holiday Pay

    Paid sick leave and paid vacation are noted in this section.

  • Federal Taxes

    Federal withholding taxes based on your W-4 form.

  • Net Salary

    Also known as your take home pay, this is the amount that gets paid to you after deductions.

  • Gross Salary

    Your total salary without mandatory deductions.

  • State Taxes

    Some states impose income taxes depending on where you live and work, shown as deductions.

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Who can use The Best Paystubs?

Not all pay stub generators are created equal.

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Your satisfaction is what drives our business. The Best Paystubs combines expertise in accounting and US tax law with top tier software development and customer service excellence to deliver the market's leading digital paystub platform. Headquartered in Texas, with offices all over the world, you're guaranteed to get the support you need, when you need it.

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FAQ

A paystub is a document issued by an employer to an employee that reports the employee's earnings, taxes, contributions, and deductions and net pay. It can also be referred to by other names as a check stub, pay slip, or paystub. Generally, any document that is attached or provided with the pay check is considered a paystub.