Sage 100

Customer on 4.30 Payroll - setup of deduction code where they want the deduction to be a percent based on the NET pay. It appears that all Sage PR does is take GROSS - PAYROLL TAXES in computing net pay. It ignores any other deductions such as 401K which may be pre-tax. Customer would like to have the system compute the deduction to include any BEFORE tax deductions. Anyone seen this? Workaround short of suggesting Abra?

Is this for the automated calculation of Garnishments? That's the only deduction I can think of that is based on net pay or expendable income.

It's for any deduction in Sage 100 where you have a deduction type of ""Standard"" and the calculation method is ""Percent of Net Wages"". The Sage definition of net wages appears to be GROSS - TAXES whereas this customer wants GROSS - TAXES - PRETAX 401K. It is for a garnishment.

Via Sage KB: 110-415645 - How to set up a wage garnishment Entry Type: Informational Product: Sage MAS 90 ERP, Sage MAS 200 ERP, Sage MAS 200 ERP - SQL Server Edition Application: Payroll Version Reported: 3.71 Subject: How to set up a wage garnishment in Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200. Possible Resolution: Note: It is possible to set up only a very simple wage garnishment in Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200. Before applying this resolution to a 'live' company, the creation of a 'test' company is recommended to verify the garnishment requirements are met. Select Payroll / Setup / Deduction Code Maintenance. In the 'Deduction Code' field, type a new two-digit Deduction Code. In the 'Description' field, type an appropriate description. In the 'Deduction Type' field, select 'Standard Deduction'. In the 'Calculation Method' field, select 'Percentage of Net Wages'. In the 'Standard/Amount Rate' field, type the appropriate rate. In the 'Deduction Accrual Account' field, use the 'Lookup' button to select an appropriate general ledger account. Accept all other default settings and select 'Accept'. Select Payroll / Setup / Deduction Code Maintenance. Use the Deduction Code 'Lookup' button and select the new garnishment deduction code. Select 'Apply'. In the 'Employee Number' 'Starting' field, select the appropriate employee number. Accept all other default settings and select 'Proceed'. Note: The garnishment deduction code calculates 'Net Wages' as gross wages minus taxes. The garnishment deduction does not take any other deductions into account. The garnishment cannot be configured to ensure a minimum net check amount, which may be required by some states. It may be necessary to manually calculate the garnishment to verify that the garnishment requirements are met. Garnishment requirements may vary.