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Income Tax Processing Singapore: Map pay element

Set IRAS reporting code in the pay element, map tax form properties, and map IR8A line numbers.

Updated over 2 months ago

Please do as follows to map a pay element:

  1. Go to the Payroll module and click Pay Element Setup.

  2. Select the pay element and click the three-dotted button next to the Pay Element ID.

  3. Select the taxable properties and arrow over to the right panel, and Save.

  4. All taxable properties or property IDs will end with Code. Examples are as follows:

    • Gross Salary/ backpay/ overtime/ leave pay/ no pay leave reflects as Gross Salary Code

    • Compensation/ severance pay/ loss of employment is reflected as Compensation Code

    • Bonus reflects as Bonus Code

    • Contractual Bonus reflects as Bonus Code and Contractual Bonus

    • Director fees reflect as Director Fee Code

    • Transport/ car allowance is reflected as Transport Code

    • Meal/food allowance reflects as Meal Allowance

    • Notice pay paid by the employer is reflected as Notice Pay Code

    • Pension benefits are reflected in the Pension Code

    • Gratuity benefits reflect as Gratuity

    • Ex Gratia benefits reflect as Ex Gratia Code

    • Entertainment allowance is reflected as the Entertainment Code

    • Commission, sales incentives reflect as Commission Code

    • All non-taxable pay elements, such as Notice Pay paid by the employee, loan deduction, and tax withhold, reflect as Non-Taxable Code.

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