Manage deduction categories on the Payroll platform

Available for the following plans: Employment Plus, Employment Unlimited
Available for the following Payroll classic plans: Standard, Premium

A payroll deduction occurs when an employer removes funds from an employee's pay before they receive their pay cheque.

The Deduction Categories feature allows you to create a new deduction category and specify details such as category name, external ID, deduction type, and the classification. You can also use this feature to edit any previously entered information and delete a record that is no longer required.

Getting started

Add a deduction category
  1. Click the Business Settings menu.
  2. Click the Payroll Settings submenu.
  3. Click the Deduction Categories button.
  4. Click the Add button.
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  5. Complete the following fields:
    • Name
    • Deduction type:
      • Pre tax deduction
      • Post tax deduction
    • External ID
    • NMW/LNW calculation impact:
      • Has no impact on applicable wage for NMW calculations
      • Reduces applicable wages for NWM calculations
      • Accommodation charges (With accommodation offset)
  6. Click the Save button.
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Manage data

Edit a deduction category
  1. Click the Business Settings menu.
  2. Click the Payroll Settings submenu.
  3. Click the Deduction Categories button.
  4. Click the deduction category that needs to be edited.
    Deduction__UK__3.jpg While you will remain on the Deduction Categories window, a form called Edit Deduction Category will now appear.

  5. In the Edit deduction category form, enter the required changes.
  6. Click the Save button.
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Delete a deduction category
  1. Click the Business Settings menu.
  2. Click the Payroll Settings submenu.
  3. Click the Deduction Categories button (the rubbish bin icon).
  4. Click the Delete button.
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  5. On the Confirm delete? window that will now appear, click the Delete button.
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