Add Deduction Codes for Employer Pension Contributions

This topic outlines the specific settings required to create a memo deduction code for employer pension auto-enrolment contributions. For general information about creating deduction codes, see Create Deductions in the Dayforce Implementation Guide.

Before You Begin: Create a custom tax compliance rule for the employer pension auto-enrolment contributions. The custom rule should be a Memo Deduction rule with the Pension checkbox selected. For more information about creating tax compliance rule, see Tax Compliance Rules in the Dayforce Implementation Guide.

To create a deduction code for employer pension auto-enrolment contributions:

1. Go to Payroll Setup > Earnings and Deductions, and click the Deductions tab.
2. Click Add to open the Add Deduction dialog box.
3. In the Tax Type field, select Memo.
4. In the Country field, select Ireland.
5. In the Process for Employment field, select Regular Payroll.
6. In the Tax and Compliance dialog box, select Select a Rule and select the custom tax compliance rule for pension auto-enrolment contributions.
7. Click Select this Rule and then click Finish.
8. Complete the required fields. See the reference table below for more information.
9. Click Save.

Field values required to create a deduction code for employer pension contributions

Field	Required Value
General Tab
Name	The deduction name used in Dayforce, such as My FutureFund ER.
Display Name	The deduction display name that is shown on payslips and reports, such as MyFuture FundER. Important: The name must contain MyFuture Fund or MyFuture FundER so that the code is accurately reported to the NAERSA and correctly labeled in payslips.
Reference Code	Cross-reference code for the deduction, used in imports and exports of data from Dayforce to other applications.
Active	Select the checkbox to indicate that the deduction is active.
Options Tab
Source	Select Payroll.
Allow Partial	Select the checkbox to allow Dayforce to calculate and subtract partial payments for the deduction.
Parameters Tab
Calculation Type	Select Flat Amount.
Apply from Normal Checks by Legal Entity	Select Only within primary legal.
Access	Select Pay Group or Employee Override.
Pay Group tab
Click Add and select the pay group that the deduction applies to.