The Deductions tab becomes available once the Payroll Deductions option is selected on the Main tab. This option is available if the HR and Payroll module is enabled on the Administration > Settings > HR and Payroll form.
Using this tab, you can enter the details of payroll deductions available before the date of the start of operations in the application.
The Opening Balances Entering (create) document. The Deductions tab
In the Employee column, select the employee with non-zero balance of deductions or create a master record for such employee. For details, refer to the Adding an Employee.
The Deduction Type column is used for specifying the type of deductions.
In the Currency column, select the currency of the deduction.
In the Amount (Cur.) column, specify the amount in the currency of the deduction.
The Amount (Accounting Curr.) column is populated automatically with the deduction amount in the accounting currency calculated according to the currency exchange rate on the document date.
The GL Accounts column contains the link to the GL Accounts: Employee dialog box using which you can view the GL accounts involved in the transaction.
The GL Accounts: Employee dialog box
In the Transaction Content column, provide a description of this deduction's beginning balance.