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Define Deductions

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Deductions may be defined for anything other than National Insurance contributions; such as group medical insurance, loan payments, pension plans, etc.

 

As with Additional Earnings, Deductions may be Defined as


a fixed amount

a fixed amount set per employee

a fixed amount set per payroll cycle

a percentage of regular earnings

 

Once defined, deductions may be assigned to the employee record or assigned during payroll processing (depending on the type of deduction). This allows for both a standing deduction at each payroll cycle or the occasional deduction as the need arises.

 

To Create a Deduction


1.Select Setup, Company, then Deductions

2.Enter a code to identify this deduction

3.Enter a description

4.Enter a GL Account ID if you are exporting to an accounting program ( eg QuickBooks)

5.Enter a GL Sub Account ID if applicable to and supported by the accounting program

6.Select the calculation type based on the list above

7.If applicable, enter the amount of the deduction based on your selection above

8.If a percentage, enter Employee and Employer percentages

9.Click Save to write the record

 

See Also


Company Configuration

Email Settings

National Insurance Rates

Define Additional Earnings

Create Job Codes

Create Departments

Create Employees

Cheque Printing

Time Card Import

Time Card Earning Codes

Direct Deposits

G/L Export

 

 

 

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