What information does an earnings statement provide?

An earnings statement primarily provides an employee with detailed information regarding their pay for the current pay period as well as year-to-date totals. This includes breakdowns of gross wages, deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings, and the resulting net pay an employee will receive. By presenting both the current period data and cumulative figures for the year, it allows employees to track their earnings and understand how their pay is calculated over time.

The other options, while relevant in different contexts, do not pertain to the specific details and focus of an earnings statement. Employee contact information does not typically appear on this document, and while company financial statistics and payroll tax guidelines are important, they do not directly relate to the individual employee's earnings and deductions for that specific pay period.