| Set up 401K, Roth, IRA, or 457 Deferred Comp deduction |
Resolution | Step 1: Setup employee deduction - Select PR, Utilities, Maintain Deductions.
- Click New.
- Define a deduction for the employee's portion or contribution.
Method (of calculation): Usually 'Percentage of Gross' Category: 'Individual' (to allow each employee to specify a different percentage) Credit account: Specify the liability account defined for the deduction Limit, if any: Enter the dollar amount for the limit Specify the annual limit, if any, you can withhold by law - Taxable boxes. Check with your tax advisor or plan administrator for taxable status
- Tax category: 'None'.
- Select the 'W-2...' button.
Retirement Plan: Checked. Box number: Normally Box 12, but check with a tax advisor. Box ID: Check with a tax advisor.
Step 2: Setup employer's match - Select PR, Utilities, Maintain Deductions.
- Select New.
- Define a deduction for the employer's match portion, if applicable.
Method:(of calculation): Usually 'Percentage of Gross' Category: 'Company-Ind' (to specify a varying match depending on the employee contribution) Credit account: Specify the liability account defined for 401K deductions Debit account: Specify the expense account defined for the employer contribution Limit, if any: Specify the annual limit, if any, of the employer match Taxable boxes: Check with a tax advisor for the plan's specific tax requirements Tax category: 'None'
Step 3: Add both deductions to the employee - Select PR, Employees, Maintain Employees.
- Click the 'Deductions' button.
- Add both deductions specifying the correct percentages or amounts.
- Repeat for each employee.
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