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Include an Addition in the calculation of a Deduction

Set up a percentage-based deduction or salary sacrifice to calculate on an addition or allowance

Updated over 2 weeks ago

When configuring deduction codes to calculate on additions, it’s essential to ensure the correct settings are applied to both the deduction and addition.

This functionality applies when:

  • The deduction has:

    • Type set to Percentage

    • Category set to Deduction Before Tax or Deduction After Tax

The deduction will apply its percentage to all additions and deductions that have the Include in Deduction Calculation checkbox ticked.

Configure the Deduction

  1. Go to Payroll, Maintenance, General, Additions and Deductions.

  2. Edit the Deduction.

  3. Tick Process Deduction Calculation. This setting allows the deduction to calculate a percentage based on applicable additions and deductions.

  4. Click OK.

Configure the Addition

  1. Go to Payroll, Maintenance, General, Additions and Deductions.

  2. Edit the Addition.

  3. Tick Include in Deduction Calculation. This setting ensures the addition is included in the base amount used for calculating the deduction.

  4. Click OK.

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