The updated WH-347 report introduces a new Hourly Credits for Fringe Benefits section. To populate this section correctly, two configuration steps must be completed in the system before running the report:

Fringe Benefit Types are configured as lookup codes. Navigate to:
​Payroll > Global Setup > Lookup Codes > Lookup Type: Payroll Certified Fringe Benefit Types

Four common fringe benefit types are pre-loaded as a starting point. These cover the most frequently used categories in certified payroll reporting.

These four types are a starting baseline. You may add additional custom types as needed - the list is fully customisable.

If you require benefit types beyond the four defaults, add them directly in the lookup code list. Each type will appear as a drop-down option when configuring Calculation Groups.

Once Fringe Benefit Types are defined, they must be assigned to the appropriate Calculation Groups. This is where the system learns how to map each benefit to the WH-347 report.

Navigate to Payroll > Global Setup > US Specifics > Calculation Groups and open the relevant Calculation Group. This applies to the following calculation types:

On the Calculation Group record, locate the Fringe Benefit Type field. Select the appropriate type from the drop-down - this is populated from the lookup codes set up in Step 1.

Select whether the benefit is Funded or Unfunded. This maps directly to the funded/unfunded checkbox on the WH-347 report under Hourly Credits for Fringe Benefits.

Ensure the Group Code field is populated on the Calculation Group. This is the key that links the calculation to the fringe benefit mapping on the WH-347 report.

Once the Calculation Groups are set up, the Group Code must be assigned on each individual Calculation. This is what links the calculation to the fringe benefit mapping on the WH-347 report.

Open the relevant calculation record. This applies to the following calculation types:

On the calculation record, locate the Calculation Group field and select the appropriate group code that was configured in Step 2. This tells the system which fringe benefit type and funded/unfunded status to apply when generating the WH-347 report.

Repeat this process for every calculation that should appear under the Hourly Credits for Fringe Benefits section on the WH-347 report. Each calculation must have a Calculation Group assigned for the data to populate correctly.

Drop-down populated from the Payroll – Certified Fringe Benefit Types lookup codes. Identifies the category of fringe benefit for reporting purposes.

Indicates whether the benefit is paid to a bona fide plan (Funded) or is an employer cost/taxable fringe (Unfunded). Maps to the checkbox on the WH-347 form.

Links the Calculation Group to the WH-347 fringe benefit mapping. Also used by Configurable Exports and union reports - assign carefully.

Once setup is complete, the WH-347 report will display the following:

The wage determination number should correspond to the Prevailing Wage Schedule Code. Best practice is to use the prevailing wage schedule code as the wage determination number, as these are specific to each schedule.

Clients who do not use prevailing wage schedules (e.g. those using job calculations only) will have this field left blank.

The payroll number must be manually entered in the report selection criteria. The system cannot automatically determine which payroll number applies to a given job run, as the same job may appear on different payroll cycles.