Problem:

How to setup Garnishment (declining balance)

Solution:

Create payroll category:

  1. From the main Paymate window select Setup Payroll Categories . The Payroll Category Select window opens.
  2. Select Add Deduction . The Payroll Category Edit window opens.
  3. Select Type Declining Balance.
  4. Assigning to employee:
    1. Go to setup > employee and double click on employee for whom you would like to assign garnishment.
    2. Go to tab ‘Paycard’. Go to the payroll category which is responsible for garnishment and enter your amount.
    3. Enter in the amounts for "Deduct as of Jan. 1st" and the "Balance currently owing".