This method can be used to provide any lump sum payment to an employee.
Setting up the Bonus
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Under the Options tab, click Allowance.
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Click New.
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Enter all applicable information.
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If the Allowance Amount is a fixed amount, you can enter it here. But if you plan on using this allowance with multiple employees for different amounts, enter $1, and use a multiplier in the payrun against the employee.
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Click Save.
The above screenshot is an example only, types/expense accounts, tax, and super check boxes should be confirmed with your accountant
Assigning the Bonus
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Under the Main tab, click Employee.
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Double click on the employees name to open their file.
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Navigate to the Allowance tab, and click +.
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Select the Allowance and click Ok.
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Save and Close.
Applying the Bonus
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In the Payrun screen, tick the box to Pay your employee.
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Double click on the employee to open the pay editor.
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Click in the Date Field in the Allowance/Deduction/Commission/Bonus area.
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Select the Bonus Allowance from the drop down.
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Enter a Unit Amount for the bonus (If using $1 as your bonus amount, use the Unit Amount as your multiplier)
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Save and Close.