Is there a secret to adding a garnishment to an employee? I can only add a deduction/contribution, is there another option specifically to the garnishment category?

Hi hethyrg-hotmail-,

Welcome to Community!  You're on the right track with your QuickBooks Online Payroll goals.  Adding a garnishment to an employee would be by creating a deduction item, to be calculated as a flat rate or a percentage, to be applied to the upcoming pay periods.  I'd be happy to guide you through the steps!

Here's how to create a garnishment item; 

1. From the left menu, open Payroll and then Employees.

2. Select the employee name

3. Click Edit to the right of Deductions & contributions

4. Hit +Add deduction/contribution

5. Select Deduction/contribution

6. Enter a Description. This is the deduction name that appears on pay cheques

7. To add a new deduction, select a Deduction/contribution type and Type

8. Choose whether you want the deduction to be calculated as a Flat amount or Percentage of gross pay. Then enter the Amount or Percentage. Do the same for the Company-paid contribution as applicable.

9. Select Save, then Done.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require additional assistance.  We'd enjoy the opportunity to work with you directly and help you with completing your QuickBooks Online Payroll goals as soon as possible!

Feel free to reach back out with any other questions.  We'd be glad to assist!