Add a night shift allowance earning definition

How to create a night shift allowance earning line on Sage VIP Classic and Sage VIP Premier.

1. Access you company from the Company Listing screen.
2. From the Main Menu, go to Payroll, then select Defintions.
3. Select Earning Definitions.
4. Select Change Mode.
5. Select an open line and create the earning line by completing the required fields:
   • Short Description: Enter a unique code (up to seven characters).
   • English Description: Enter 'Nightshift Allow' or your preferred description.
   • Alternate Language Description: Enter the equivalent description if applicable.
   • Type of Earning: Select the appropriate type (for example, Unit Input).
   • When Taxable: Select the correct tax option.
   • Include for BCEA: Tick if applicable (South Africa only).
   • Include for RFI: Tick if applicable.
   • IRP5 Code: Select the correct tax source code (for example, 3703 for allowances in South Africa).
   • Include for SDL: Select Full.
6. Click Save.
7. When prompted to recalculate, select Yes.

If the allowance is based on a number of nights worked, you can setup a Method of Calculation.