When setting up allowances in Attache there are many methods available for the calculation of the value. The Type field shows you the options. You may need to test these to see which allows method provides the most efficient and correct outcome.
To set up an allowance for Casual Loading that needs to calculate a percentage of particular Income code values, then use the instructions below:
Go to Setups, Payroll, Allowances, Maintain.
Create a suitable Code and enter the Description that is meaningful to the Attaché user and employee.
Select from the Type field C = % of Calculated.
Select whether the allowance is taxable or not (Before or After tax).
Tick Include in OTE if appropriate. (Part of Ordinary time earnings for the calculation of super).
Select the correct Tax Certificate Code.
Enter the Percent value for the calculation. If left as Variable it can be changed at Timesheet entry. Fixed means it can't be changed.
Move to the Calculation Basis tab. This tab allows you to select what elements you want to base the calculation on.
Tick Income if you want to calculate on Income codes.
On the Selection type change this to Include to make a specific selection of codes to calculate the loading on. If this is left as All then the calculation will be made on all Income codes used in the pay.
Alternately use the Exclude to select the codes not to calculate on. This may be easier if there are many codes.
On the table below select each code that the calculation should be based on.
Tick or untick Allowances on the right-hand side of the screen as this applies. Again, make the selection with All, Include or Exclude.
Enter the General Ledger Expense account on the next tab if required.
Accept (F9) to save the new code.