When you switch payroll providers — like moving from your old system to Salsa Payroll — there might be some payroll taxes that were already earned but haven’t been paid yet. That’s totally normal! These taxes are still your responsibility, and Salsa helps make sure they get paid on time.
To make that happen, Salsa pulls those funds with a one-time withdrawal called the Unpaid Tax Liability Debit.
What Is the Unpaid Tax Liability Debit?
This is a one-time bank draft that covers leftover payroll tax bills from your last payroll company. These might include:
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
State Unemployment Tax
Local payroll taxes
Federal and state income tax withholdings
Even if you're starting Salsa at the beginning of a new quarter or year, you could still owe taxes from before — especially if your operation files taxes only once a year or doesn’t meet quarterly deadlines.
When Will This Debit Happen?
About 7–10 business days after your first paycheck is run through Salsa, the debit will come out of your bank account. This gives Salsa the funds they need to pay those tax bills for you on time, so you don’t face penalties or interest.
How Will You Know It’s Coming?
Before any money is pulled from your account, you’ll get a detailed Unpaid Tax Liability letter from Salsa. This document shows a breakdown of the total amount and what taxes are included.
You’ll have time to:
Look over the details
Check that the amounts are correct
Let Salsa know if anything looks off
What If the Amount Seems Too High?
It’s possible you or your old payroll company already paid some of these taxes. If that’s the case — no problem!
Here’s how to double-check:
Pull your final payroll or tax report from your old payroll provider.
Compare it with the Salsa breakdown line by line.
If you see any taxes that were already paid, let Salsa know.
They’ll adjust the amount so you don’t pay twice.
Bottom Line
Switching payroll systems can feel like a big step, but Salsa makes the process easier. The Unpaid Tax Liability Debit is just one part of making sure your taxes are covered and your operation stays in good standing.
Have questions about your tax liabilities or want help comparing your reports? Reach out to the FarmRaise team — we’re here to help!