Add a new deduction to an employee

Hi heazim1,

It's great to see you're using QuickBooks Online payroll to help you pay your employees. This module can save you time better spent doing something you love. I'm able to guide you through the process of creating a new deduction for your employee.

Here are a few simple steps to set up a deduction:

1. Go to Payroll.
2. Select the Employees tab.
3. Choose the employee who you need to create the deduction.
4. In the Employee Details, click on the pencil icon next to Pay.
5. Scroll down to section 6. Click + Add deductions.
6. In the dropdown, select New deduction/contribution.
7. Choose the deduction/contribution type from the following dropdown.
8. In the following dropdown, you'll choose a type.
9. Create the label for the paycheque in the Description box.
10. Fill in the information for the amount and maximum per year as required. You'll see a box that shows information for tax purposes.
11. Click Ok.

This deduction can now be used for any of your employees. You simply go to the same section in the Employee details>Pay>Deductions, and the label you created will appear in the deductions dropdown box.

I've included a couple of articles that go through creating deductions and contributions: 

• Set up and add deductions and contributions to an employee's payroll
• Supported pay types and deductions explained

I'd be happy to help if you require any other assistance. Have a good day!