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Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs)
I have a payroll category that is a temporary earning, but no taxes are being deducted from the employee. Why?
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If the bonus is entered into a pay period where there are no regular pays present, then Harmony doesn't have any regular wages to use in the calculation of the bonus. Therefore, the annual tax is being calculated ONLY on the bonus amount. Don't forget: 99% of the time, your bonus payments will likely be BELOW the employees' annual tax credits, so Harmony will see this as the employee owing no taxes.
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