Specifying pay element attributes
Select the “Create Pay Element” activity from the left pane.
The “Define Pay Element” activity page appears.
Ensure that you have defined a pay element and saved the details.
Select the “Pay Element Attributes” link at the bottom of the page.
The “Pay Element Attributes” page appears.
The system displays the following.
Pay Element Definition Unit |
The pay element definition unit selected in the previous page. |
Date Format |
The date format applicable to the user. Tell me more |
Pay Element Code |
The code of the pay element entered in the previous page. |
Pay Element Description |
The description of the pay element entered in the previous page. |
Alias |
A unique alias of the pay element entered in the previous page. |
Select the attributes of the pay element for U.S. taxes.
Select the “Imputed Income” check box to indicate that the pay element value is added to the taxable income.
Select the “Withholding” check box to indicate that the pay element value is deducted as tax.
Select the “Pre Tax” check box to indicate that the pay element value will be deducted from the taxable income. Example is 401(k) of U.S. deductions.
From the “Withholding Method” drop-down list box select the method based on which the pay element value is computed. The drop-down list box displays three values viz. “Annualized”. “Cumulative” and “Supplemental” One among the three must be selected.
Select the “FLSA Hour” check box to indicate that the hours of the pay element include under FLSA.
Select the “FLSA Amount” check box to indicate that the pay element value is computed on the basis of FLSA amount.
Select the “Save” pushbutton to save the details entered.
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Use this page to define the pay element attributes applicable only if the payroll supports U.S. taxes.