Payroll Receipt

They refer to the same document. A pay stub or payroll receipt is the record issued each pay period showing gross earnings, deductions, and net pay. Some employers attach it to a physical check; others deliver it electronically through a payroll portal.

First, check your employer's payroll portal (ADP, Paychex, Gusto, or similar) — most store historical pay stubs online. If access is unavailable, contact your HR or payroll department directly. You can also use a payroll receipt template on ReceiptEdit to reconstruct the document using your own pay records.

A complete payroll receipt should include the employer's name and EIN, the employee's name and ID, the pay period dates, gross pay breakdown (hours, rate, overtime), all tax and benefit deductions itemized, net pay, and year-to-date totals. Omitting deduction details can make a receipt look incomplete to lenders or agencies.

Yes. Landlords commonly accept the two or three most recent pay stubs as proof of income. The receipt should clearly show your employer name, pay frequency, gross pay, and net pay. Some landlords may also request bank statements alongside the payroll receipt to verify deposits match the stated net pay.