Follow these steps to create bonus checks in Time Card Entry.

1. In the Payroll > Data Entry > Payment Processing > Time Card Entry screen, complete the top portion of the screen as usual.
2. In the Pt (pay type) line transaction field, enter SA (special amount) or type 1, 2, or 3 depending on the OTHER pay type you created in Payroll Installation.
3. At the Dept field, select a NON-DIRECT cost department.
4. At the Wage/tax field, press F4 or double-click on this field, and then clear all union wage codes.
5. At the Rate field, enter the bonus check amount.
6. If the bonus check is greater than $99,999.99, you will need to enter multiple time card lines. The software consolidates, calculates, and prints the results.
   Note: If you have state income tax, go to the Payroll > Data Entry > Payment Processing > Check Adjustment Entry screen and make all necessary adjustments there.
   Additional Information

   Answer the following questions with the information given when setting the payroll cycle

   Q. Accrue vacation on Bonus Checks?	A. NO
   Q. Deduction Week?	A. NO, this will set all codes to NO, override for any that should be YES (garnish, Child Support).
   Q. Hourly Banks?	A. NO
   Q. Override Federal Withholding?	A. YES, based on your Circular E. Most people use 28%. If you want to use the normal cycle withholding then say NO. A large bonus (over $1,000,000) could be a problem if it falls off the tax table US)