Setting up fringes
unavailable in ajeraCore unless you have the Payroll add-on
Ajera automatically sets up the following fringesAlso known as a fringe benefit. A benefit paid to an employee in addition to regular pay compensation. Examples include a 401(k) match or employer-paid insurance.: 401(k) Matching and Insurance. You can change them as needed.
Multi-company only. The options that appear in the New Pay window are based on the payroll type selected in 
> Setup > > Setup >
To set up fringes
- From the > Setup
menu, click Company > Payroll > Fringes.
- Place the cursor one row above where you want the new fringe.
- Click the New button.
- Enter the following information:
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For |
Do this |
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Description |
Type the name of the fringe. This name appears on lists in Ajera and on paycheck stubs and reports. |
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Certified |
Available only if the Certified payroll
check box is selected on the Select this check box to include this fringe in the calculation of hourly fringe entered on the wage table. |
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Calculation method |
Select the calculation method for calculating the fringe. |
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Rate |
If applicable, depending on the calculation method you selected, type the amount or percent that you want to use. |
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Liability account |
Select the liability account for this fringe. |
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Expense account |
Select the expense account for this fringe. |
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W-2 form boxes 10-20 |
To report the amounts for this fringe in boxes 10-20 on Form W-2, select the box on Form W-2 where you want to report it. Otherwise, leave the Not Reported option selected. For box 14, 18, or 19, identify the fringe by printing a description for it in the box. Enter this description in Ajera in the W-2 box description field. For more information, see About Form W-2. |
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W-2 box description |
If you selected to report this fringe in box 14, 18, or 19, identify it by printing a description for it in the box. Type the description you want to print, entering up to five characters. |
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Notes |
- Click Save. The fringe appears in a row below the cursor. To move it,
click the row and click
or 
.
