Create a Net-to-Gross Earnings Element for Taxable Benefits

Use the Elements task to create and define net-to-gross element for taxable benefits. Ensure that you’ve set up the appropriate balances for them to be visible during the element creation process.

Note: My Client Groups > Payroll > Elements

1. Create an element using the fields as shown here:

   Field	Value
   Legislative Data Group	Select the relevant LDG for Ireland.
   Primary Classification	Taxable Benefits
   Secondary Classification	NA
   Category	Standard

2. Enter the name, reporting name, description and effective date.
3. Set Euros as the input currency.
4. Enter the fields as shown below:

   Field	Value
   Should every person eligible for the income automatically receive it?	No
   What’s the earliest entry date for this element?	First Standard Earnings Date
   What’s the latest entry date for this element?	Final Close
   Category	Standard
   At which employment level should this element be attached?	Assignment Level
   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 this element in a payroll period?	No
   Process and pay element separately or with other earnings elements?	Select one of these: Process separately, but pay with other earnings Process separately and pay separately
   What is the calculation rule?	Flat amount
   What is the default periodicity of this element?	Calendar Month
   Periodicity Conversion Rule	Standard Rate Annualized
   How do you want the work units to be reported?	None
   Is this element subject to proration?	No
   Is this element subject to retroactive changes?	No
   Use the element to calculate a gross amount from a specified net amount?	Yes
   What’s the PRSI class for this element?	Class A

5. Submit your changes for element creation.
6. After the element is created, search for and select the element and create the element eligibility.
7. Go to Gross Balance Exclusions under Element Overview. You’ll see the relevant balances.
   Note: You can exclude a balance that’s not required when calculating the gross amount of the benefit. For example, a benefit may not be subject to PRSI or PAYE liability for the employee and you can exclude these as required. Ensure that you've set up the balance feeds for the balances. By default, the calculation includes these balances for gross up:

   • Employee PRSI Paid
   • PAYE Total
   • USC