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Create a deduction ​

This article covers: New Deduction.

Before you start ​

  • Access. You need access to Payroll > Deductions. If you do not see it in the menu, ask your administrator for the role that covers this area.

Steps ​

  1. Open Payroll > Deductions.

  2. Select New Deduction.

  3. In the window Deduction fill in the fields below.

    The window
FieldWhat it means and what to enter
CodeA short, unique code that identifies the record.
NameThe name people see for the record.
Short LabelType the short label.
DescriptionFree text for your own notes.
Deduction TypeChoose one: Deduction.
Debit AccountFor example: e.g. 5001-SAL-EXP.
Credit AccountFor example: e.g. 2001-SAL-PAY.
CountryThe country.
CurrencyThe currency of the amounts on this record, for example USD or INR.
Effective FromThe first day the record is in force. For example: YYYY-MM-DD.
Calculation MethodChoose one: Fixed Amount, Percentage, Formula, Quantity X Rate, Lookup, Derived, Manual.
Fixed AmountAn amount in the currency of the record.
PercentageA number between 0 and 100 unless the screen says otherwise.
Percentage OfA number between 0 and 100 unless the screen says otherwise.
RateAn amount in the currency of the record.
Default QuantityType the default quantity.
FormulaFor example: e.g. round(baseSalary * 0.4, 0).
Rounding ModeHow many decimals the result keeps. Choose one: None, Round, Floor, Ceiling.
Rounding Scale (decimals)How many decimals the result keeps.
  1. Select Save Draft.

The window closes and the table shows the result.

If something does not work ​

  • The button "New Deduction" is missing. You do not have the permission, or the page is not in your menu. See Access above.
  • A list in the window is empty. The records it picks from do not exist yet.
  • The window will not close or shows a message. Read the message: it names the field that is missing or not allowed.