Create a Pretax Nonstatutory Deductions Element

This example demonstrates how you can use the element template and create a Pretax Nonstatutory Deductions element for China. Use the Elements task in the Compensation section of My Client Groups to create the element.

Creating a Pretax Nonstatutory Deductions element includes:

• Creating the Pretax Nonstatutory Deductions element

• Creating the element eligibility record

How to Create a Pretax Nonstatutory Deductions Element

To create a deductions element:

1. From your Home page, navigate to My Client Groups > Show More.

2. Under Compensation, click Elements.

3. On the Elements page, click Create.

4. Enter these details.

   Field	Value
   Legislative Data Group	Select an appropriate LDG.
   Primary Classification	Pretax Nonstatutory Deductions
   (Optional) Secondary Classification	Termination Deductions

5. Click Continue.

6. On the Basic Information page, complete these fields.

   Field	Value
   Name	Enter a name, example: Pretax Nonstatutory Deductions1
   Reporting Name	The name you enter is displayed on reports for this deduction payroll element.
   Effective Date	Enter an early date so that the payroll element is available for use immediately.
   Input Currency	Yuan Renminbi
   Should every person eligible for the element automatically receive it?	No
   What's the earliest entry date for this element?	First Standard Earning Date
   What's the latest entry date for this element?	Last Standard Process Date Note: An element's latest entry date determines how element entries process after a person is terminated or transferred to another payroll.
   At which employment level should this element be attached?	Payroll Relationship Level Note: Select Payroll Relationship Level, if you want to hold the arrears in a balance so that the payroll run can deduct the pretax amount in a subsequent payroll period. The arrears are held at the Payroll Relationship level.
   What should happen if there are insufficient funds to cover the deduction?	Take a partial deduction, place remaining in arrears.
   Does the element recur each payroll period, or does it require explicit entry?	Recurring
   Process the element only once in each payroll period?	Yes
   Can a person have more than one entry of the element in a payroll period?	No

7. Click Next on the Additional Details page, respond to these questions, as shown in this table.

   Field	Value
   What is the calculation rule?	Fixed amount deduction.
   Is this element subject to proration?	No
   Is this element subject to retroactive changes?	No
   Processing Stop when the Total is reached?	Yes

8. Click Next twice. Verify that the information shown on the Create Element: Review page is correct.

9. Click Submit.

How to Create an Eligibility Record

On the Element Summary page, update the newly created element details.

1. In the Element Overview section, select Element Eligibility.

2. Select Actions, and then Create Element Eligibility.

3. In the Name field, enter a name for the eligibility record.

4. In the Eligibility Criteria section, select any criteria if you want to restrict who can pay this deduction. Or else, select All payrolls eligible.

5. Click Submit.

   All the associated balances, feeds, input values, formulas, and related elements required for payroll processing are created automatically.