How do I exclude EI deduction from my payroll since I am self employed?

Hi there, @taofeek-salami. Welcome to the Community.

If you're self-employed as a sole proprietor, you're not eligible to participate in regular Employment Insurance (EI) on your own earnings because you're the owner. Since EI is showing up, that usually means the  EI is not toggled on in the profile you've set up.

Here's how to check:

1. Go to All apps, and select Payroll.
2. Click Employees, then open your employee profile.
3. Go to the Tax withholdings tab.
4. Check the box for Employment Insurance (EI).
   

Checking this system box tells the system that EI should not be calculated for you as a self-employed individual.

If you have any other questions, feel free to reply and we'll be happy to help.