To access the Accrual and Deduction Types master data, go to HR & Payroll > Catalogs > Master Data > Accrual and Deduction KindsTypes. This master data is available only if the HR and Payroll module is enabled.

Generally, the company uses multiple deduction and accrual types for calculation of payroll, vacations, benefits, and sick leaves. Examples of accruals accrual types are various types components of compensation the employees get in return for their work: salary or wages, commissions paid on sales, overtime pay, housing allowances, bonuses, and so forth. An  An example of deduction might be personal income tax which is withheld by employers in some countriescould be a medical insurance purchased through the entity. 

The Payroll Tax and Contribution types of payroll components are available if the Payroll Taxes and Contributions Accounting option is selected on the Administration > Settings > Taxes  form.

The Accruals and Deductions Types list

Initially, there are some default accrual and deduction types that are arranged in two predefined groups: Accruals and Deductions.  As the list is populated, you can change its display settings. Click More actions on the toolbar and select Configure list. For more information on the list settings, see Working with the item list.

The accrual and deduction , deduction types, payroll tax and contribution types can be arranged in a hierarchical structure by using groups (folders). The number of hierarchy levels is virtually unlimited. 

The toolbar buttons

To add an accrual or deduction typea new object, a type of accruals or deductions, payroll tax, or contribution, click the Create button on the toolbar, for . For details, refer to Adding an Accrual or Deduction type or to  Adding a Payroll Tax or Contribution Type.

To edit an accrual or deduction existing type, double-click the line with its name or click the line and then click More on the toolbar and Edit from the drop-down list. You can add any number of deduction and accrual , accrual, payroll tax, or contribution types. 

As the list is populated, you can change its display settings. Click More actions on the toolbar and select Configure list. For more information on the list settings, see Work Working with the item list. .  

Creating a Group of Accrual or Deduction Types

The hierarchy structure is built using the Create Group button on the toolbar. Click the button to open the Accrual and Deduction Types (create folder) form.

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