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How to Create New Pay Item Type

This guide shows you how to create a new pay item type in NeuHR. Pay item types define the custom items that appear on employee payslips, such as transport allowances, bonuses, or insurance.

Steps

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  1. Section titled “Navigate to Pay Item Types”

    From the left sidebar, click on Settings to expand the menu, then click on Pay Item Types.

    Navigate to Pay Item Types in the Settings menu

  2. Click New Pay Item Type

    Section titled “Click New Pay Item Type”

    On the Pay Item Types page, click the New Pay Item Type button in the top right corner.

    Click the New Pay Item Type button

  3. Fill in the Pay Item Details

    Section titled “Fill in the Pay Item Details”

    The Create Pay Item form opens. Fill in the required fields:

    • Pay Item Name — enter a descriptive name for the pay item (e.g., Transport Allowance, Bonus)
    • I8RA Code — select the corresponding IRAS IR8A form code from the dropdown
    • CPF Type — select the CPF contribution type applicable to this pay item
    • Category — select whether this pay item is an addition (ADD) or deduction (DED)

    Fill in the Create Pay Item form

  4. Configure Payable Toggles and Create

    Section titled “Configure Payable Toggles and Create”

    Below the required fields, configure the payability toggles as needed:

    • Is CPF Payable? — toggle on if CPF contributions apply to this pay item
    • Is SHG Payable? — toggle on if Self-Help Group (SHG) fund contributions apply
    • Is SDL Payable? — toggle on if Skills Development Levy (SDL) applies

    Once all details are filled in, click the Create button to save the new pay item type.

    Configure toggles and click Create

    The new pay item type will be added to the Pay Item Types list and will be available for use in payroll.

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