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Whether someone is employed, earning through contract work, or managing a small business, there are times when proof of income is needed. This often means showing a paystub. When an official one is not available, a paystub generator can help fill the gap.

What Is a Paystub Generator

A paystub generator is an online form that builds a pay summary based on what a person earns and what taxes or deductions apply. The user enters information such as pay rate, hours worked, and filing status. The generator follows current guidance like IRS Publication 15-T to calculate the numbers and present them in a paystub format similar to what employers provide.

Why People Use Paystub Tools

In many states, workers are supposed to receive paystubs with each paycheck. Still, this is not always the case. Many contractors, freelancers, or gig workers have no formal documentation of their income. A tool like ePaystubs gives people a way to create one that reflects actual pay.

Some common uses:

• Showing proof of income during rental or loan applications
• Creating a written record for tax or personal budgeting
• Summarizing income from more than one job or source

What Users Say

"I submitted a paystub made with ePaystubs for a new apartment application. It showed my monthly freelance earnings and was accepted right away." – Amanda C., Tallahassee, FL

"I contract in healthcare. I do not get a stub. I used ePaystubs to build one I can show banks when applying for credit." – Roland M., Kent, WA

"We run a two-person landscaping crew. I use this site to pay my assistant and keep things consistent." – Nick S., Pueblo, CO

Steps to Create a Paystub on ePaystubs

1. Company Details
   Enter the payer or company name and address. A phone number can be added but is optional.
2. Employee or Contractor Info
   Choose between employee or contractor status. Add name, city, state, and partial SSN if needed.
3. Income Details
   Select hourly or salaried pay. Enter the pay rate, total hours worked, and how often payment is made.
4. Tax Settings
   Choose the filing status, list dependents, and select the correct state. Other deductions such as health or retirement can be added.
5. Preview and Download
   A preview is shown before payment. Once finished, the paystub can be downloaded as a PDF.

Related Guides

• How to Get Your W-2 from a Previous Employer (Step-by-Step)
• How Walmart Employees Can View or Print Paystubs Online
• How to Void a Check Safely (For Direct Deposit or Fixing Errors)

These guides may be helpful if you are dealing with other paycheck or banking-related questions.

Key Features at a Glance

Questions Often Asked

Is this legal to use?
Yes. A person may create their own paystub as long as the numbers are correct and nothing is made up. Creating false financial records is illegal. Source: DOJ.gov

Tip: Waiting on your W2? This guide explains how to request it from your previous employer.

Is this just for business owners?
No. Anyone who is paid outside of traditional employment can use this tool for record-keeping. See IRS Gig Economy Guide

Does it figure out taxes correctly?
Yes. It applies the latest guidance from IRS Publication 15 and matches it to the user’s details such as state and filing status.

Can I make more than one paystub?
Yes. There is no limit. You can make separate stubs for different pay periods or job roles.

Does it work for older dates?
Yes. Paystubs can be set to reflect any previous pay period by changing the date field.

Final Note

Some people search online using terms like "free paystub generator" or "DG paystub form." Others need a quick way to build something clean and simple for personal use. ePaystubs offers a tool that works in both cases.

It gives people the ability to show what they earn, on their own terms, with numbers that match IRS guidance. No account is needed, and the file is ready to use right away.

Create your paystub now — simple, private, and made for real use.
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