Payroll Connections: Gusto

Connect Gusto to Digits to sync payroll automatically and cut down on manual bookkeeping.

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How to Connect Gusto

New Gusto connections use our new Gusto connector automatically—no upgrade or cutover is required.

1. Click Connections in the left-hand menu.

2. Click the Payroll tab.

3. Find Gusto and click Connect.

4. In the pop-up window, log in using your Gusto admin credentials.

5. Back in Digits, go to the Manage Connections settings for Gusto.

6. Choose an import start date to decide how far back you want to pull payroll history.

   • If you don’t pick a date, Digits will import all available Gusto history.

7. ✨ Digits will automatically confirm and map your payroll categories.

8. Review the settings and click to confirm to finish setup.

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Upgrade an Existing Gusto Connection (optional)

If you already have Gusto connected to Digits, you can switch to the new Gusto connector to unlock:

• Department-level payroll data from Gusto

• More detailed benefits (like health, dental, and vision)

How to Upgrade

1. Go to Connections and select your existing Gusto connection.

2. Click Upgrade Gusto and complete the authorization flow.

3. In Manage, set a Cutover date — the first date you want the new connector to own.

   • Example: Set Oct 1 to have the new connector record transactions from Oct 1 forward (the prior connector ends on Sep 30).

4. Click Save. Digits will handle the switch automatically.

Note: Transactions on/after your Cutover date are recorded by the new connector and replace entries from the prior connector for that period.

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What Happens After You Connect

Digits will:

• Import historical payroll transactions from Gusto

• Begin syncing new payroll activity automatically based on your set preferences

• Starts a frequent sync to keep everything up to date

Note: Import time varies depending on the volume of Gusto data.

Important: Digits currently does not support off-cycle payrolls. These must be entered manually in Digits.

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Category Guide for Gusto Transaction Imports

Understanding how Gusto payroll shows up in your bank account makes it easier to review and categorize these entries in Digits.

Here’s how Gusto typically behaves:

Primary Payroll Debits

Gusto processes three core debits from your bank account, executed three business days prior to payday:

• Employee Pay – Direct deposit salaries

• Employee Reimbursements – Out-of-pocket expenses paid back to employees

• Payroll Taxes – Federal, state, and local tax payments

Gusto makes sure these funds reach your employees and the tax authorities on time. Digits then imports those debits and maps them to the correct payroll categories.

Additional Debits You May See

Depending on how you’ve set up Gusto, you may also see:

• Contractor Payments

• Gusto Monthly Invoices

• Historical Tax Payments

These will appear as separate line items in the Ledger and may need a quick review to ensure they’re categorized where you want them in your books.

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Bank Codes Reference

To make it easier to review your bank feed, Gusto tags each payroll-related transaction with a short code in the bank description. For example:

• PAY for Employee Pay

• TAX for Payroll Taxes

These codes help you quickly recognize what each transaction is when you’re looking at your bank feed in Digits.

You can use the full reference table from Gusto (and in your Digits help docs) to match each code to its meaning. For more details, see Gusto’s Help Center.

Transaction Type	Code	Transaction Type	Code
Bank Verification Credit	BVC	Credit Payroll Fee - Invoice Refund	INV
Bank Verification Debit	BBV	Credit Tax	TXP
Credit Child Support Garnishment	CSC	Credit Tax Liability Refund	TLR
Credit Contractor Pay	CON	Credit Tax Penalty	TPI
Credit Contractor Payment Refund	CRF	Credit Tax Refund	TRC
Credit Donation	DCR	Credit Wages Refund	PAR
Credit Employee Pay	PAY	Debit Child Support Garnishment	CSD
Credit Employee Savings	SAV	Debit Contractor Pay	CND
Credit Flex Pay Fee (Modern Bank)	FPF	Debit Donation	DDR
Credit Flex Pay Principal (Modern Bank)	FPP	Debit Employee Wages	PDR
Credit Flex Pay Repayment (Modern Bank)	FRP	Debit Historical Payroll Taxes	HPT
Credit Internal Error Expense (Concessions)	IEE	Debit Net Pay	NET
Credit Internal Transfer Child Support Garnishment	ITG	Debit Overpayment	DOV
Credit Internal Transfer Contractor Pay	ITC	Debit Payroll Fee	FEE
Credit Internal Transfer Employee Pay	ITE	Debit Refund	RFD
Credit Internal Transfer Fees and Penalties	ITF	Debit Reimbursement	REM
Credit Internal Transfer Invoices	ITI	Debit Tax	TAX
Credit Internal Transfer Other	ITO	Debit Tax Correction	TCD
Credit Internal Transfer Overpayment	ITP	Electronic Bank Verification - Credit Test Transaction	EBV
Credit Internal Transfer Tax Payment	ITT	Flex Pay Debit (Modern Bank)	FPD
Credit Transfer Verification	ITV	International Contractor Pay	ICD
Credit Overpayment	COV	Tax Department Payment	TAX DEP
Credit Partner Revenue Share	PRS	Wire Payment Fee	WPF

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Tip: Want a quick snapshot of headcount or payroll trends?

You can add a Gusto-powered widget to your Digits home dashboard:

1. Go to Home → Edit.

2. Search for the Gusto widget.

3. Drag it onto your dashboard layout.

See: Customize Your Dashboard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Digits support off-cycle payrolls from Gusto?

Not yet. Off-cycle payrolls aren’t supported through the Gusto connection and must be entered manually in the Ledger.

Do I need to review mapping settings?

Yes. While Digits handles initial category and party mappings, it’s a good idea to review and update mappings regularly to ensure accuracy over time.

Will upgrading duplicate journal entries?

No. The Cutover date controls ownership. Transactions on/after that date are recorded by the new connector and replace the prior connector’s entries for that period.

How far back can the new connector import?

It can import back to your Gusto account’s inception.

If I'm upgrading, do I need to disconnect my current Gusto connection first?

No. Keep it connected—click Upgrade Gusto, set your Cutover date, and save.

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If anything looks off—or your Gusto data isn’t syncing correctly—contact [email protected]. We’re here to help keep your payroll data clean and complete.