how do i get around setting up a deduction? none is not an option in the dropdown

Payroll has evolved beyond just issuing paychecks, cmwines. Employees now need to account for various deductions, including health insurance, retirement contributions, uniforms, tools, and dues. I will discuss this further.

Payroll deductions refer to the amounts withheld from employees' paychecks to cover expenses such as payroll and income taxes, employee benefits, and more. These deductions play a crucial role in determining an employee's net pay, also known as take-home pay. They can be either voluntary or mandated.

To set up deductions, please refer to these steps:

1. Go to Payroll, then Employees.
2. Select your employee.
3. From Deductions & contributions, click Start or Edit.
4. From the Deduction/contribution dropdown, hit + Add deduction/contribution.
   
   
   
   
5. From the Deduction/contribution type, choose Other Deduction. If you need to set up a pre-tax item that isn't listed like commuter benefits, AFLAC Accident or Cancer, etc, select Health Insurance.
   
   
   
   
6. From Type, select Other after tax deductions. If you need to set up a pre-tax item that isn’t like commuter benefits, AFLAC Accident, Cancer, etc, click Vision Insurance. Then after Step 7, select Pre-tax insurance premium.
7. Add a Description. This is the deduction or plan name. Appears on paychecks. 
   
   
   
   
8. Choose how your deduction is calculated. Then enter the amount or percentage. 
9. Press Save, then Done.

You can refer to this article for further assistance with the payroll item management tool. This tool enables you to view, edit, or remove pay items for employees, helping you manage pay types, deductions, and contributions all in one convenient location.

Moreover, if you want to upgrade your payroll system, explore QuickBooks Payroll it offers sophisticated functionalities including time tracking and quicker direct deposits that can significantly improve your business efficiency.

I'm still here to provide you with any additional support you may need regarding payroll. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need assistance. I'll keep this thread open so you can easily share your thoughts or inquiries.

@EmanE17  The OP said "i don't have any deductions so why do i need to set up?"

You replied "To set up deductions, please refer to these steps:"

I feel like there has been a disconnect here.

You're being too kind.

@EmanE17 

RE: Payroll has evolved beyond just issuing paychecks, cmwines.

What?

RE: Employees now need to account for various deductions, including health insurance, retirement contributions, uniforms, tools, and dues.

Employees don't need to account for anything. It's the employer's job to properly create paychecks.

Also, none of these things are remotely new. They've been being tracked on paychecks for 100 years and more. Did you just make this up or did someone else?

RE: Payroll deductions refer to the amounts withheld from employees' paychecks to cover expenses such as payroll and income taxes, employee benefits, and more.

Expenses such as payroll? In what case would you deduct payroll expense? What does that even mean? 

Deductions are rarely expenses. None of the ones you list are expenses, but instead are liabilities to the company.

Hi there, cmwines.

I wanted to inform you that I've updated my previous reply. If you don't have a deduction to set up, you can leave it as is since there isn't an option to select none. You can still run payroll even without the deductions you have selected.

Additionally, you can refer to this article for further assistance with the payroll item management tool. This tool enables you to view, edit, or remove pay items for employees, helping you manage pay types, deductions, and contributions all in one convenient location.

I'm still here to provide you with any additional support you may need regarding payroll. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need assistance. I'll keep this thread open so you can easily share your thoughts or inquiries.