Payroll Connections: Gusto

Connect your client’s Gusto account to Digits for a secure, automated feed of payroll & benefits transactions. Streamline reconciliation, boost reporting accuracy, and eliminate manual payroll entry.

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How to Connect Gusto

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

1. Log in to the client’s dashboard.

2. Click Connections from the left-hand menu.

3. Find Gusto in the All Connections tab.

4. Click Connect next to the Gusto icon.

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

6. In Digits, continue to Manage Connections settings.

7. Set the import start date to define which historical transactions to pull.

   • If no date is selected, all available history will be imported.

8. ✨ Digits will automatically confirm and map payroll categories.

9. Review and confirm to complete the setup.

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Upgrade an Existing Gusto Connection (optional)

If your client is already connected to Gusto in Digits, you can switch to our new Gusto connector to enable department data and richer payroll/benefit details.

What’s new?

• Department data from Gusto

• More granular benefits (e.g., health, dental, 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

• Notify you once the import is complete and the data is live in the Ledger

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 transactions flow through your client’s bank account can help you accurately categorize entries in the Ledger. Here’s a breakdown of Gusto’s typical transaction behavior:

Primary Payroll Debits

Gusto processes three core debits from your client’s 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 ensures funds reach the right agencies and employees on time, while Digits imports and maps these debits accordingly.

Additional Debits You May See

Depending on your client’s setup, you might also encounter:

• Contractor Payments

• Gusto Monthly Invoices

• Historical Tax Payments

These will appear as separate line items in the Ledger and may require manual review or categorization depending on your firm’s process.

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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: Add Gusto to Your Client’s Dashboard

Want to keep an eye on headcount or payroll trends at a glance? Add a Gusto-powered widget right to your client’s home dashboard.

1. Go to Home → Edit.

2. Search for the Gusto widget.

3. Drag it onto the dashboard.

Learn: Customize Your Client's 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 client’s Gusto data isn’t syncing correctly—contact [email protected]. We’re here to help keep your payroll data clean and complete.