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May 20, 2022
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When I add a child support garnishment I can no longer print checks and auto payroll gets turned off

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 When I add a child support garnishment I can no longer print checks and auto payroll gets turned off

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katherinejoyceO
May 20, 2022

Thanks for visiting the Community, @texpancon.

 

When setting up a Garnishment Deduction Item, you'll need to assign it to your employee. Please know that you'll need to create a separate payroll item for each employee as the liability agencies require a case number to determine how much is paid for each particular employee.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the Lists menu, then scroll down to the Payroll Item List.
  2. Click the Payroll Item button, and select New.
  3. Choose either EZ Setup or Custom Setup, and click Next
  4. Select the Deduction option, and click Next.
  5. Type a name for the payroll deduction, such as Child Support Smith for employee Bob Smith, and click Next.
  6. Enter the name of the agency in which the liability is paid then, click Next.
  7. Pick the Tax Tracking Type drop-down arrow then, click Next.
  8. From the Default Taxes window click Next.
  • In the Calculate Based on Quantity window, be sure Neither is selected, and click Next.
  • In the Gross vs. Net window, choose Net to calculate the amount after taxes. If you choose Gross, it will calculate the deduction of the amount before taxes.
  1. Enter a Default Rate and Limit (if there is one).
  • If it's a percentage, add the percentage sign.
  • If it's a dollar, add the decimal.
  1. Click Finish.

Now, you can assign each garnishment item to each employee. Here's how:

  1. Go to the Employees drop-down menu.
  2. Select the Employee Center.
  3. Double-click on the Employee's name.
  4. Choose the Payroll Info tab.
  5. From the Additions, Deductions, and Company Contributions section, click in a blank area under Item Name0.
  6. Pick your employee's new garnishments item.
  7. In the Amount column, enter the amount to be deducted every paycheck.
  8. Click OK.

 

After that, make sure to get the latest payroll tax table update.

 

Then, create a payroll check. You can also generate and customize the Payroll Liabilities Balance report to view the payroll items assigned to the liability account.  

 

For printing issues, I'd recommend check out this link to troubleshoot PDF and Print problems

 

Get back to us here at any time if you have more concerns. I'm always here to help you.