Growth · Module 16
Pay, Records & Long-Term Success
Know your pay window. Keep good records. Keep learning.
Your payroll calculator
Find your active pay window
Pay window opens
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
Pay window closes
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
Next payday
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Wags & Kisses pays biweekly on Fridays. Each pay window runs Friday through the second following Thursday.
Keep your own records
Pay window
Friday through the second following Thursday.
Payday
Biweekly on the Friday after the window closes.
Mileage
Log the date, miles, route, and business purpose.
Records
Keep pay documents, receipts, and reported corrections.
Helpful habits
- • Review visits and pay records while the details are fresh.
- • Track business mileage consistently with a mileage log or app.
- • Keep receipts and copies of pay and tax documents.
- • Report missing or incorrect visit information promptly.
Plan for taxes
Set aside funds and keep organized records based on your classification and the advice of a qualified tax professional.
Wags & Kisses cannot provide personal tax, legal, or accounting advice.
IRS recordkeeping and tax resources →By the end, you can…
- ✓ Find the active Friday–Thursday pay window.
- ✓ Identify the next biweekly Friday payday.
- ✓ Maintain accurate mileage and personal records.
- ✓ Know when to seek qualified tax advice.
The big idea
Wags & Kisses pays biweekly on Fridays. Each pay window begins on Friday and closes on the second following Thursday. Use the payroll calculator to find the active window and its next payday based on your first login or selected training date.
Accurate visit, mileage, pay, and tax records help you catch discrepancies early and stay organized over time. Wags & Kisses can explain company pay records and policy, but cannot provide personal tax, legal, or accounting advice.
Watch out
A common mistake is not planning for taxes and being blindsided when they come due.
Wags tip
Review each pay window while the visits are still fresh, keep a consistent mileage log, and ask about discrepancies promptly.
Ready-to-use takeaway
Understand the biweekly pay schedule, calculate the active pay window, and build reliable mileage, tax, and recordkeeping habits.
Knowledge check
A training date falls within the July 24–August 6, 2026 pay window. When is the next payday?