Payroll Deductions for Unions

Hello there, TFEyman.

I'm here to help you set up your payroll deductions and ensure we record them according to your needs.

First, let's set up the deduction items. The steps below will guide you thoroughly through the process.

1. Go to Lists, then Payroll Item List.
2. Click the Payroll Item dropdown arrow, then New.
3. Select Custom Setup, then Next.
4. Select Deduction, then Next.
5. Enter the name of the deduction, and select Next.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter all the details needed.
7. Select Finish.

Then, let's add the items to the employee's profile.

1. Still, go to the Employees menu, then Employee Center.
2. Select your employee.
3. Click Edit, then select Payroll Info.
4. From Additions, Deductions, and Company Contributions, add the deduction item.
5. Enter the amount per period and a limit if applicable.
6. Select OK.

For additional information and tips, we can refer to this article: Set up, change, or delete employee-paid payroll deductions.

Also, we can create a payroll summary report within your company file. We can visit this article to learn more about how we can do it in QBDT payroll: Create a payroll summary report in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

There you go. If you have more concerns about adding payroll deductions or follow-up questions while working on your employee's paychecks, please comment below. I'll be around to guide you further.

I have already entered the payroll items and deductions for the employees.  The problem is that I don't see how I can apply one rate for JUST the regular hours, then another rate for JUST the OT hours and another rate for JUST the DT hours.  When I did a test check, each rates was applied to all hours, unless I MANUALLY changed each one.  I must be missing something.

Thanks,

TF

Did you ever get an answer to this?
I'm brand new to quickbooks and trying to set up payroll for union is a nightmare.  We have employees working for us from two different locals, which means 2 separate rate calculations based on where they work.

I have not found any helpful information.

I can see how you wanted to enter the rate/hour for Union-related concerns, royalelectric1.

Applying separate rate calculations is unavailable. You can only change them manually. 

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Additionally, I'm adding these resources for additional reference and guide:

• Pay an employee different hourly rates.
• Set up and pay overtime based on different hourly rates.

Any further needs, please let me know. I'll still be available to assist.

Thank you!

I am definitely going to submit feedback.  My "old" system that we've used for 30+ years has the capability to assign deductions to certain pay rates.  I can't believe quickbooks doesn't!  I can't be the only person to run into this problem!