Setting Up Garnishment Deductions

Using MIP MIP

Complete the following steps to Set Up Garnishment Deductions in the System:

  1. In the Payroll module, open the Deduction Codes form using Maintain>Payroll>Deduction Codes.
  2. Create a deduction code for a Garnishment. Enter a new Code, Title, and select a Liability Account.
  3. On the Calculation Tab, select Amount on Timesheet and enter the Maximum per Year amount.
  4. The Earnings Tab is not available.
  5. On the Schedule Tab, set up the Pay Cycle Frequency.
  6. On the Taxes Tab, select all Federal, State, Other, and SUTA taxes that are applicable to this garnishment deduction.
  7. Click the Save button and close the form.

Using Human Resource Management

Complete the following steps to Set Up Garnishment Deductions on the Employee Timesheet:

  1. In the HR Management module, open the Employee Information form using Detail Info>Employee Information.
  2. Select an employee and select the Garnishments tab.
  3. Select a Garnishment Type. These were created using HR Codes>Garnishment Types.
  4. Enter the court order date in the Date Order column, even if the date is in the future.
  5. Select a Deduction Code. These were created using MIP Fund Accounting>Maintain>Payroll>Deduction Codes.
  6. Enter the Percentage or flat Amount:
    1. If it is a Percentage, select the % of Pay check box and enter the Percent.
    2. If it is a flat dollar amount, enter the Amount.
  7. Enter a Maximum Amount, if applicable.
  8. Enter the applicable Creditor and Contact information.
  9. If applicable, enter the Accounts Payable Vendor, Health Premium Code, Retirement Code, and/or Notes.
  10. Click the Save button.