Report flags / pay stub
NUMBERS“Year-to-date pay is higher than the calendar allows”
What this flag on a pay stub means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
Year-to-date gross equals more pay periods than could have been paid by the pay date.
Why it matters
Inflating year-to-date makes income look steadier or larger than it is.
Ordinary explanations
- Bonuses, commissions or back pay earlier in the year.
What to check
Ask the employer to confirm the start date and year-to-date earnings. Use the phone number on the employer's official website, not the one printed on the stub.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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