Overview
Plane lets administrators manage other post-tax deductions for US employees. These are separate from deductions generated by benefits, and are typically used for items like loan repayments, charitable contributions, or reimbursements owed back to the company.
Set up deductions as one-time or recurring, and specify flat amounts or a percentage of gross pay. All deductions are treated as miscellaneous post-tax deductions in payroll and are applied according to the selected pay schedule(s).
Note: Plane does not currently support self-service administration for legal orders like wage garnishments or child support as self-managed deductions. Please contact Plane Support for help.
Viewing and managing deductions
Other post-tax deductions are listed on the Payments tab of an employee’s profile. This section shows only active deductions by default. To view past deductions, click the clock icon (located at the bottom right of the deduction table) to open the timeline view.
Adding a new deduction
You can add a new deduction in two ways:
Click the ( + ) button in the Other post-tax deductions section of the Payments tab
Or use the Add deduction action button
You’ll be prompted to enter:
Description of the deduction (e.g., “Loan repayment” or “Uniform fee”)
Amount (either a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of earnings)
Frequency: one-time or recurring
The effective pay periods.
Deductions are scheduled based on the pay period(s) you select and are reflected on the appropriate payroll runs.
Editing a post-tax deduction
If a deduction has not yet been processed in payroll, all fields are editable and the deduction can be deleted if needed. Once a deduction has been processed in payroll, editing options depend on the type:
Recurring deductions: Update the description or adjust the timeline by extending or ending the deduction. To change other details, such as the amount or frequency, end the current deduction and create a new one. This ensures accurate historical payroll records.
One-time deductions: These are locked once processed.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if a deduction exceeds available earnings?
Plane will never apply a deduction that would result in negative net pay. If a post-tax deduction exceeds the available earnings, it will be skipped or partially applied. In some cases, this may reduce the employee’s net pay to zero. A warning will be displayed in payroll to indicate the adjustment.
What happens if an employee is removed from payroll?
If an employee is removed from payroll, their active post-tax deductions are saved.
If the employee is later re-added to payroll with a new pay schedule, Plane will automatically realign their deductions to the new schedule. This ensures that deductions remain accurate without requiring re-entry.
Can I edit or delete a one-time deduction that has already been processed?
No. Once a one-time deduction has been processed in payroll, it becomes read-only. If the deduction was entered incorrectly, contact Plane Support for assistance.
Questions?
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