Deduction and Benefit Codes

Form ID: (PR101060)

You use this form to maintain deduction and benefit codes and do the following:

  • Define a deduction and benefit code: whether it is an employee deduction, an employer contribution, or both. Code settings define how the system calculates benefits and deductions at a paycheck level. Upon release of the paycheck, the system creates liabilities for each code assigned to an employee.
  • Specify the vendor that is owed the liability.
  • Specify how this item affects taxes.
  • Specify the information related to the health insurance plan for ACA (Affordable Care Act) reporting purpose.
  • Specify if the code is keeping track of the workers’ compensation liabilities for a specific state. You need to create a benefit code for each state. The changes you make to rate and effective date on the WC Code tab will be propagated to the Workers' Compensation Codes (PR209800) form after you save the changes.
  • Specify whether the code determines a benefit that produces no financial transactions.

For details about deduction and benefit codes, see Deduction and Benefit Codes: General Information.

Form Toolbar

The form toolbar includes only standard buttons. For the list of standard buttons, see Form Toolbar and More Menu.

Summary Area

You use the Summary area to specify the overall settings of the deduction or benefit.

Element Description
Code The unique identifier of the deduction or benefit.
Description The description of the code to appear in such places as box selectors and pay stubs.
Contribution Type The type of a code that defines how the code affects employee's earnings. The following options are available:
  • Employee Deduction: The selected code is a deduction to the employee's earnings. With this option selected, the Employer Contribution tab of this form becomes unavailable.
  • Employer Contribution: The selected code is a contribution made by the employer on the employee's behalf. With this option selected, the Employee Deduction tab of this form becomes unavailable.
  • Both Deduction & Contribution: The selected code includes both deduction and contribution component. With this option selected both the Employee Deduction and the Employer Contribution tabs are available.

The contribution type cannot be modified for a code that is used in a payment or assigned to an employee.

If the contribution type has been changed from Both Deduction & Contribution to another type for a code that is associated with a paycheck, the paycheck still may be voided.
Associated With

The entity with which the code is associated. A code can be associated with only one entity, and then the code can be used only with the associated entity. The following options are available:

  • Employee Settings: The code can be linked only to employee settings, which are created on the Employee Payroll Settings (PR203000) form.
  • Certified Project: The code can be linked only to certified projects, which are set up on the Certified Projects (PR209900) form.

    You can use the Certified Project tab of the Paychecks and Adjustments (PR302000) form to update the amounts for the codes associated with certified projects.

    This option is available only if the Construction feature is enabled on the Enable/Disable Features (CS100000) form.

  • Union: The code can be linked only to unions, which are created on the Union Locals (PR209700) form.

    You can use the Union tab of the Paychecks and Adjustments (PR302000) form to update the amounts for the codes associated with unions.

  • Workers' Compensation: The code can be linked only to workers' compensation codes, which are created on the Workers' Compensation Codes (PR209800) form.

    When you select this option, the system does the following in the Summary area:

    • Clears all check boxes but Active, and makes them read-only
    • Makes the WC Code tab available

    On the WC Code tab, you should update a rate for each WC code. If some WC codes do not apply to a specific state, then you leave the rate empty.

Note:
You cannot select a different option for an existing deduction and benefit code if the code is already associated with an entity or payment.
Vendor The identifier of the vendor that will be owed the liability resulting from the deduction or benefit. It will be used to create an AP liability bill.
Invoice Description Source The way the description of the vendor invoice is generated. The following options are available:
  • Code: The identifier of the deduction or benefit will be used for the invoice description.
  • Code Name: The description of the deduction or benefit will be used for the invoice description.
  • Code + Code Name: The identifier of the deduction or benefit and its description will be used for the invoice description.
  • Payment Date: The payment date will be used for the invoice description.
  • Payment Date + Code: The payment date and identifier of the deduction or benefit will be used for the invoice description.
  • Payment Date + Code Name: The payment date and description of the deduction or benefit will be used for the invoice description.
  • <Free Format Entry>: The Vendor Invoice Description box (see below) becomes available, in which you can enter a description for the vendor invoice.
Vendor Invoice Description A description that you enter for the vendor invoice. This box is available if the <Free Format Entry> option is selected in the Invoice Description Source box above.
Active

A check box that indicates (if selected) that this code is available for use.

If the check box is cleared for a code, the system does not calculate it in the paycheck process. Also, you cannot add a deactivated code to employees. But the code stays on the paycheck for the YTD information.
Garnishment

A check box that indicates (if selected) that the code is to be used for a garnishment.

Garnishments require additional settings at the employee level and are subject to special calculation rules. You need to specify necessary details on the Deductions and Benefits tab of the Employee Payroll Settings (PR203000) form.

If you select this check box, the following occurs:

  • Only the Employee Deduction option is available in the Contribution Type box.
  • The Employee Settings option is automatically selected in the Associated With box.
  • The Affects Tax Calculation, ACA Applicable, and Payable Benefit check boxes are cleared and non-editable.
Affects Tax Calculation

A check box that indicates (if selected) that the code affects the tax calculation.

With the check box selected, the Tax Settings tab becomes available. By using the settings on the tab, you can specify how the system calculates taxes.

This check box is not available if the Garnishment check box is selected.
ACA Applicable

A check box that indicates (if selected) that the code contains ACA related information.

With the check box selected, the ACA Information tab becomes available, where you can specify information needed for ACA reporting.

This check box is not available if the Garnishment check box is selected.
Payable Benefit

A check box that indicates (if selected) that the deduction and benefit code defines a payable benefit that increases the gross amount of the paycheck.

After you have selected this check box, you need to specify details on the Employer Contribution tab of this form.

This check box is not available if the Garnishment check box is selected.

Employee Deduction Tab

The settings on this tab determine the amount to be withheld from the employee’s paycheck.
Element Description
Calculation Method The method to be used for determining the deduction amount. The following options are available:
  • Fixed Amount: The deduction uses the amount specified in the Amount box below. The amount will be added each pay period.
  • Percent of Gross: The deduction is calculated by multiplying the gross wages (the total of all earning types that contribute to gross wages) by the percentage specified in the Percent box below.
  • Percent of Custom: The deduction is calculated as a percentage of the applicable wage. For the calculation, the system uses the percent specified in the Percent box on this tab and the information specified on the Applicable Wage tab of this form where you can define which payroll items may increase or decrease the applicable wage.

    This option is available only if the Affects Tax Calculation check box in the Summary area of the form is cleared.

  • Percent of Net: The deduction is calculated by multiplying the net wages (the total of all earning types that contribute to net wages) by the percentage specified in the Percent box below.
  • Amount per Hour: The deduction is calculated by multiplying the total hours for all earning types (typically hours, but could be piecework, miles, or another unit) by the amount specified in the Amount box below.
Amount The amount to be used if the calculation method is set to Fixed Amount or Amount per Hour.
Percent The percentage to be used if the calculation method is set to Percent of Gross, Percent of Custom, or Percent of Net.
Limit Frequency How often the maximum amount (if any) specified in the following box is to be applied. The following options are available:
  • No Maximum
  • Per Pay Period
  • Per Calendar Year
Limit Amount The deduction amount cap, which is applied based on the Limit Frequency setting. The box is available if the frequency is set to either Per Pay Period or Per Calendar Year.
Applicable Earnings A restriction on the use of earning types in the calculation of employee deductions based on the categories of those earning types. The drop-down list in this box may include the following options:
  • Total Earnings: Earning types of the Wage, Overtime, Amount-Based, and Time Off categories can be used in the calculation.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Percent of Gross, Percent of Custom, or Amount per Hour calculation method is selected on this tab.

  • Regular Earnings: Only Wage earnings can be used for the calculation.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Percent of Gross or Amount per Hour calculation method is selected on this tab.

  • Regular and Overtime Earnings: Earning types of the Wage and Overtime categories can be used in the calculation.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Percent of Gross or Amount per Hour calculation method is selected on this tab.

  • Straight Time Earnings: If the Percent of Gross calculation method is selected on this tab, earning types of the Wage and Overtime categories can be used in the calculation. If the Percent of Custom calculation method is selected on this tab, earning types of any category can be used in the calculation.

    During the calculation, the system will not apply the overtime multiplier (if any), using overtime earnings as if they are regular time earnings—that is, for an overtime earning type, the system will use only the employee’s standard pay rate, which is based on the earning type specified in the Regular Time Type Code box on the Earning Type Codes (PR102000), without the overtime multiplier applied to it.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only for the Percent of Gross and Percent of Custom calculation methods.

  • Straight Time Earnings and Time Off: Earning types of the Wage, Overtime, and Time Off categories can be used in the calculation.

    During the calculation, the system will not apply the overtime multiplier (if any), using overtime earnings as if they are regular time earnings.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Percent of Gross calculation method is selected on this tab.

  • Total Earnings with Multiplier Applied to Overtime: Earning types of the Wage, Overtime, and Time Off categories can be used in the calculation. For an earning type of the Overtime category, the overtime multiplier, which is specified in the settings of the earning type, is applied to the number of worked hours.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Amount per Hour calculation method is specified on this tab.

  • Regular and Overtime Earnings with Multiplier Applied to Overtime: Earning types of the Wage and Overtime categories can be used in the calculation. For an earning type of the Overtime category, the overtime multiplier, which is specified in the settings of the earning type, is applied to the number of worked hours.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Amount per Hour calculation method is specified on this tab.

Note:
The category of each earning type code is specified in the Summary area of the Earning Type Codes (PR102000) form.
Reporting Type

A code that determines whether this deduction will appear in Box 12 of the W-2 report, and which code it will use. See the IRS instructions for Form W-2 for more information.

If the code should not appear in Box 12 of the W-2 report, select the 0-Normal option.

Employer Contribution Tab

This tab determines the amount the employer is contributing to this benefit or deduction, which does not affect the employee’s paycheck but instead creates a liability for the employer.
Element Description
Calculation Method The method to be used for determining the contribution amount. The following options are available:
  • Fixed Amount: The contribution uses the amount specified in the Amount box below.
  • Percent of Gross: The contribution is calculated by multiplying the gross wages (the total of all earning types that contribute to gross wages) by the percentage specified in the Percent box below.
  • Percent of Custom: The contribution is calculated as a percentage of the applicable wage. For the calculation, the system uses the percent specified in the Percent box on this tab and the information specified on the Applicable Wage tab of this form where you can define which payroll items may increase or decrease the applicable wage.

    This option is available only if the Affects Tax Calculation check box in the Summary area of the form is cleared.

  • Percent of Net: The contribution is calculated by multiplying the net wages (the total of all earning types that contribute to net wages) by the percentage specified in the Percent box below.
  • Amount per Hour: The contribution is calculated by multiplying the total hours for all earning types by the amount specified in the Amount box below.
Amount The amount to be used if the calculation method is set to Fixed Amount or Amount per Hour.
Percent The percentage to be used if the calculation method is set to Percent of Gross, Percent of Custom, or Percent of Income.
Limit Frequency How often the maximum amount (if any) specified in the following box is to be applied. The following options are available:
  • No Maximum
  • Per Pay Period
  • Per Calendar Year
Limit Amount The maximum contribution amount, which is applied based on the Limit Frequency setting. The box is available if the frequency is set to either Per Pay Period or Per Calendar Year.
Applicable Earnings A restriction on the use of earning types in the calculation of employer contributions based on the categories of those earning types. The drop-down list in this box may include the following options:
  • Total Earnings: Earning types of the Wage, Overtime, Amount-Based, and Time Off categories can be used in the calculation.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Percent of Gross, Percent of Custom, or Amount per Hour calculation method is selected on this tab.

  • Regular Earnings: Only Wage earnings can be used for the calculation.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Percent of Gross or Amount per Hour calculation method is selected on this tab.

  • Regular and Overtime Earnings: Earning types of the Wage and Overtime categories can be used in the calculation.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Percent of Gross or Amount per Hour calculation method is selected on this tab.

  • Straight Time Earnings: If the Percent of Gross calculation method is selected on this tab, earning types of the Wage and Overtime categories can be used in the calculation. If the Percent of Custom calculation method is selected on this tab, earning types of any category can be used in the calculation.

    During the calculation, the system will not apply the overtime multiplier (if any), using overtime earnings as if they are regular time earnings—that is, for an overtime earning type, the system will use only the employee’s standard pay rate, which is based on the earning type specified in the Regular Time Type Code box on the Earning Type Codes (PR102000), without the overtime multiplier applied to it.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only for the Percent of Gross and Percent of Custom calculation methods.

  • Straight Time Earnings and Time Off: Earning types of the Wage, Overtime, and Time Off categories can be used in the calculation.

    During the calculation, the system will not apply the overtime multiplier (if any), using overtime earnings as if they are regular time earnings.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Percent of Gross calculation method is selected on this tab.

  • Total Earnings with Multiplier Applied to Overtime: Earning types of the Wage, Overtime, and Time Off categories can be used in the calculation. For an earning type of the Overtime category, the overtime multiplier, which is specified in the settings of the earning type, is applied to the number of worked hours.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Amount per Hour calculation method is specified on this tab.

  • Regular and Overtime Earnings with Multiplier Applied to Overtime: Earning types of the Wage and Overtime categories can be used in the calculation. For an earning type of the Overtime category, the overtime multiplier, which is specified in the settings of the earning type, is applied to the number of worked hours.

    This option appears in the drop-down list only if the Amount per Hour calculation method is specified on this tab.

Note:
The category of each earning type code is specified in the Summary area of the Earning Type Codes (PR102000) form.
Reporting Type

A code that determines if this contribution will appear in Box 12 of the W-2 report, and which code it will use. See the IRS instructions for Form W-2 for more information.

If the code should not appear in Box 12 of the W-2 report, select the 0-Normal option.
Certified Reporting Type

A reporting type used for certified reporting.

Also, only a benefit that has a certified reporting type specified can be added to the Benefits Reducing the Rate table on the Fringe Benefits tab of the Certified Projects (PR209900) form.

This box appears on the form only if the Construction feature is enabled on the Enable/Disable Features (CS100000) form.
No Financial Transaction

A check box that indicates (if selected) that the benefit produces no financial transactions and thus has no impact on the posting to the general ledger.

The following changes occur on the form if the check box is selected:

  • If Employer Contribution is selected in the Contribution Type box in the Summary area, the GL Accounts tab is not displayed on the form.
  • If Both Deduction & Contribution is selected in the Contribution Type box in the Summary area, the GL Accounts tab remains on the form, but only the Deduction Liability Account and Deduction Liability Sub. boxes are displayed on this tab.
Note:
The check box is not available if in the Summary area of the form, the Payable Benefit check box is selected or the Work Class Compensation option is specified in the Associated With box.
Contributes to Gross Calculation

A check box that indicates (if selected) that the benefit amount is included in the gross calculation for other deduction and benefit codes.

This check box is available only if the Payable Benefit check box is selected in the Summary area of the form and if the Amount per Hour or Fixed Amount option is selected in the Calculation Method box on this tab.

GL Accounts Tab

The settings on this tab determine GL accounts to be used to record code related transactions.

Column Description
Deduction Liability Account A liability account used by default to record the deduction from employee paycheck.
Deduction Liability Sub The corresponding subaccount used with the liability account. The box is displayed if the Subaccounts feature is enabled on the Enable/Disable Features (CS100000) form.
Benefit Expense Account An expense account to be used by default to record the benefit to employee paycheck.
Benefit Expense Sub The corresponding subaccount used with the expense account. The box is displayed if the Subaccounts feature is enabled on the Enable/Disable Features (CS100000) form.
Benefit Liability Account A liability account to be used by default to off-set the benefit expense account.
Benefit Liability Sub The corresponding subaccount used with the liability account. The box is displayed if the Subaccounts feature is enabled on the Enable/Disable Features (CS100000) form.

US Tax Settings Tab

The settings of this tab determine which taxes this code is subject to on a case-by-case basis.

Element Description
Impact on Taxable Wage A method to be used to determine the list of applicable taxes. The following options are available:
  • Calculated by Tax Engine: The code is subject to taxes retrieved from the tax engine based on the code type specified in the Code Type box, which is available only if this option is selected.
  • Reduced by Deduction Except Listed Below: For a code with Employee Deduction selected in the Contribution Type box in the Summary area of the form, the system will use the code to decrease the taxable wage except for the taxes listed in the table on this tab. For a code with the Both Deduction & Contribution contribution type, the system will use the employee deduction component to decrease the taxable wage for every tax that is not added to the table and the employer contribution component to increase the taxable wage for the taxes added to the table.
  • Increased by Contribution Except Listed Below: For a code with Employer Contribution selected in the Contribution Type box in the Summary area of the form, the system will use the code to increase the taxable wage except for the taxes listed in the table on this tab. For a code with the Both Deduction & Contribution contribution type, the system will use the employer contribution component to increase the taxable wage for every tax that is not added to the table and the employee deduction component to decrease the taxable wage for the taxes added to the table.
Code Type

The type of benefit that is used for reporting and calculation purposes. The tax engine uses this value to determine the list of applicable taxes.

The box is available if the Calculated by Tax Engine option is selected in the Subject to Taxes box.
Include Supplemental Earnings

A check box that indicates (if selected) that supplemental earnings are included in the calculation of this deduction and benefit code.

Supplemental earnings are defined by earning type codes that have the Supplemental option selected in the Wage Type box on the Earning Type Codes (PR102000) form.
Table 1. Table Columns

The table contains the list of taxes used by the system to determine the list of taxes applicable to a code. The list of taxes available for selection is formed manually by adding tax codes on the Work Locations (PR101040) form.

Adding a tax to the list is available if either the Reduced by Deduction Except Listed Below or Increased by Contribution Except Listed Below option is selected in the Impact on Taxable Wage box.

The table toolbar includes only standard buttons. For the list of standard buttons, see Table Toolbar.
Column Description
Tax ID The identifier of the tax provided by the tax engine.
Name The name of the selected tax provided by the tax engine.

ACA Information Tab

The settings of this tab determine information needed for reporting on the health insurance plan for ACA (Affordable Care Act).

Element Description
Minimum Individual Contribution The minimal amount an employee is required to pay to have access to the health insurance plan. This information will be used for ACA reporting.
Table 2. Table Columns

The table lists the scope of the coverage offered by the health insurance plan. You should add a record for each covered person and specify corresponding health plan type.

The table toolbar includes only standard buttons. For the list of standard buttons, see Table Toolbar.
Column Description
Coverage Type The person covered by the health insurance plan. The following options are available:
  • Employee
  • Spouse
  • Children
Health Plan Type The type of a health plan for the specified person. The following options are available:
  • Meets Minimum Essential Coverage and provides Minimum Value: A health plan that covers the employee and all its dependents and it’s designed to pay at least 60% of the total cost of medical services for a standard population. Also, its benefits include substantial coverage of physician and inpatient hospital services.
  • Meets Minimum Essential Coverage but does not provide Minimum Value: A health plan that covers the employee and all its dependents but it’s not designed to pay at least 60% of the total cost of medical services for a standard population or its benefits does not include substantial coverage of physician and inpatient hospital services.
  • Self-Insured: The company is providing health insurance without using a third party vendor.
  • None of the Above: The health insurance plan does not fit any of the above types.

WCC Code Tab

The settings on this tab determine which rate will be applied to a workers’ compensation code depending on the state and the date.

Element Description
State The state for which the system should apply specific rates specified in the table below. Only one code for a state is allowed.
Table 3. Rates Table

The table lists the different WCC codes configured on the Workers' Compensation Codes (PR209800) form. The user will have to input the rate for the relevant ones and the effective date.

Attention:
The changes that you make to a rate and effective date on this tab will be propagated to the Workers' Compensation Codes (PR209800) form after you save the changes.

The table toolbar includes only standard buttons. For the list of standard buttons, see Table Toolbar.
Column Description
Active A read-only check box that indicates (if selected) that the rate is active for a WCC code and applicable at the current business date.
WCC Code A unique identifier of a WCC code as configured on the Workers' Compensation Codes (PR209800) form.
Description A description of a WCC code as configured on the Workers' Compensation Codes (PR209800) form.
Branch

The branch to which the rates are applicable.

The column appears if the Multibranch Support and Multicompany Support features (or at least one of these features) are enabled on the Enable/Disable Features (CS100000) form.
Deduction Rate The deduction rate to be applied for the combination of the code and selected state.
Benefit Rate The benefit rate to be applied for the combination of the code and selected state.
Effective Date An effective date for the code and associated rates.
Table 4. Maximum Insurable Wages Table

This table displays maximum wages to which the workers' compensation rate is applicable. Each row must have a different effective date. You can add or remove rows or edit the information in the table; the changes will be synchronized with the data displayed in the Maximum Insurable Wages dialog box that opens when you click View Max Insurable Wages on the Workers' Compensation Codes (PR209800) form.

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Column Description
Wage The maximum wage to which the workers' compensation rate is applicable. For the combination of deduction and benefit code and state, the system stops calculating the benefit if this limit is reached.
Effective Date The effective date starting from which the system starts tracking if the year-to-date amount of the applicable wage accumulated for the combination of the deduction and benefit code and state has reached the specified limit on insurable wage. The applicable wage is accumulated for one year starting from the effective date, and then the accumulation is reset and starts anew. When a paycheck is calculated, the effective date is compared to the transaction date in the paycheck.

Applicable Wage Tab

By using the panes on this tab, you define which payroll items may increase or decrease the applicable wage. If the calculated applicable wage is a negative amount, the resulting deduction or benefit will be zero.

This tab is available only if the Percent of Custom option is selected in the Calculation Method box on the Employee Deduction or Employer Contribution tab (or on both tabs).

Table 5. Earnings Increasing Applicable Wage PaneBy using this pane, you can select the earning types that increase the applicable wage.
Element Description
Inclusion Type The way earning types are selected for the calculation of the applicable wage. The following options are available:
  • All: All available earning types can affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • None: Earning types cannot affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • All but Listed Below: All earning types, except for the items listed in the pane table, can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
  • None but Listed Below: Only the items listed in the pane table can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
The table on this pane includes the following columns.
Earning Type Code The identifier of the earning type. The list of available earning types may be modified on the Earning Type Codes (PR102000) form.
Description The description of the earning type code.
Earning Type Category The category to which the earning type belongs.
Table 6. Benefits Increasing Applicable Wage PaneOn this pane, you can select the benefits that increase the applicable wage. You can select only benefits that affect tax calculation and that do not use the Percent of Net calculation method.
Element Description
Inclusion Type The way benefits are selected for the calculation of the applicable wage. The following options are available:
  • All: All available benefits can affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • None: Benefits cannot affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • All but Listed Below: All benefits, except for the items listed in the pane table, can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
  • None but Listed Below: Only the items listed in the pane table can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
The table on this pane includes the following columns.
Benefit Code The identifier of the benefit.
Description The description of the benefit code.
Table 7. Employer Taxes Increasing Applicable PaneOn this pane, you can select the employer taxes that increase the applicable wage.
Element Description
Inclusion Type The way employer taxes are selected for the calculation of the applicable wage. The following options are available:
  • All: All available employer taxes can affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • None: Employer taxes cannot affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • All but Listed Below: All employer taxes, except for the items listed in the pane table, can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
  • None but Listed Below: Only the items listed in the pane table can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
The table on this pane includes the following columns.
Tax Code The identifier of the tax.
Name The description of the tax.
Tax Category The type of the tax, which can be one of the following:
  • Employee Withholding: A tax deducted from the employee’s pay
  • Employer Tax: A tax paid by the employer
Table 8. Deductions Decreasing Applicable Wage TableBy using this pane, you can select the deductions that decrease the applicable wage. You can withhold from the applicable wage only deductions that affect tax calculation and that do not use the Percent of Net calculation method.
Element Description
Inclusion Type The way deductions are selected for the calculation of the applicable wage. The following options are available:
  • All: All available deductions can affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • None: Deductions cannot affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • All but Listed Below: All deductions, except for the items listed in the pane table, can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
  • None but Listed Below: Only the items listed in the pane table can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
The table on this pane includes the following columns.
Deduction Code The identifier of the deduction.
Description The description of the deduction.
Table 9. Employee Taxes Decreasing Applicable Wage TableBy using this pane, you can select employee withholding taxes that decrease the applicable wage.
Element Description
Inclusion Type The way employee withholding taxes are selected for the calculation of the applicable wage. The following options are available:
  • All: All available employee withholding taxes can affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • None: Employee withholding taxes cannot affect the calculation of the applicable wage. With this option selected, the pane table is empty and cannot be edited.
  • All but Listed Below: All employee withholding taxes, except for the items listed in the pane table, can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
  • None but Listed Below: Only the items listed in the pane table can affect the calculation of the applicable wage.
The table on this pane includes the following columns.
Tax Code The identifier of the tax.
Name The description of the tax.
Tax Category The type of the tax, which can be one of the following:
  • Employee Withholding: A tax deducted from the employee’s pay
  • Employer Tax: A tax paid by the employer