Yes. When a new employee joins your company, their Year-to-Date (YTD) totals begin at zero because YTD only tracks the wages earned and deductions taken from the date they start working with you. It does not include any income or taxes from previous employers. Over time, as paychecks are issued, the YTD amount will grow to reflect the employee’s total earnings and deductions with your business.
Do new hires always start with zero YTD?
Yes. When a new employee joins your company, their Year-to-Date (YTD) totals begin at zero because YTD only tracks the wages earned and deductions taken from the date they start working with you. It does not include any income or taxes from previous employers. Over time, as paychecks are issued, the YTD amount will grow to reflect the employee’s total earnings and deductions with your business.
Last modified: September 30, 2025
