Other Taxes US - Copy and Update Record
Use this procedure to copy an existing Other Taxes US (0235) infotype record and update it with necessary changes. Using the Copy action will retain the history of the previous record.
Certain groups of employees may be exempt from some taxes because they don't meet the definition of employee, the nature of the work they do, or their work is considered non-localized.
Some groups of employees are systematically exempted from the tax(es). Others may require an Other Taxes US (0235) record be created to exempt them from these taxes processing through payroll.
Taxes exempted from this infotype include:
Exemptions from federal (FED) taxes
Exemptions from Washington state (WA) taxes
If exemptions are needed for Federal Withholding, refer to the Withholding Info W4/W5 US - Create New Record procedure instead.
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Step 1
Enter transaction code PA30 in the command field and click the Enter button.
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Step 2
Complete the following field:
- Personnel no.
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Step 3
Click Enter to populate the employee information.
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Step 4
On the Payroll tab, select the Other Taxes US radio button.
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Step 5
Click the Overview button.
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Step 6
Select the record you wish to copy.
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Step 7
Click the Copy button.
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Step 8
Enter the appropriate Start and To dates.
TIPS:When using the Copy button, the Start and To dates will populate with the dates of the existing record. Be sure to enter the new Start and To dates to keep the history of the existing record.
The From date should reflect the actual check date the exemption is to begin.
The To date should reflect the end date of the exemption:
- If the exemption is ongoing, use 12/31/9999.
- If the exemption is to end, use the day before the check date in which the exemption ends.
When entering an ESD approved exemption to WA Cares Fund / LTSS premiums, the exemption letter will state the effective date of the exemption. The To date should be the actual check date immediately following the effective date of the exemption.
When making a retroactive change in accordance with a specific check date, retroactive changes will only process the initial period if another infotype record is also maintained for the same pay period.
HRMS will not retroactively collect taxes from an employee, but will refund an employee and correctly adjust the employer amounts (both collect or refund).
For this example, the employee’s exemption will be effective for one pay period only, therefore dated with the check date for the period exempted.
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Step 9
Enter the necessary changes to the record.
TIPS:Exemption selections are as follows:
- Blank - Not exempt.
- R - Exempt, reportable: use for an employee that is exempt from taxation, but whose earnings are reportable.
- Y - Exempt, not reportable: use for an employee that is both exempt from certain taxes and whose earnings should not be reported, such as a foreign national
Refer to the Tax Type data definitions for information on which tax types the state of Washington uses, definitions, applicable exemption statuses, and more.
When exempting an employee from a certain tax, be sure to exempt all applicable tax types as there my be multiple. For example, if you are exempting an employee from Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave program, there are three tax types.
Employees who have received an ESD approved exemption to the WA Cares / LTSS premiums, should have their Exempt status set to R – Exempt, reportable.
Other employees who are not liable for WA Cares / LTSS premiums, should have their Exempt status set to Y – Exempt, not reportable.
For more information on LTSS premiums and exemptions, see the Employer Long Term Services and Supports FAQ and the Employer LTSS & PFML IT0235 Decision Matrix on the Payroll Resource webpage.
It is strongly recommended to record the reason for exemption using Maintain Text. Follow the Maintain Text - Create Infotype Text user procedure if needed.
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Step 10
Click the Enter button to validate the information.
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Step 11
Click the Save button.
TIPS:Be aware that most exemptions should be delimited in the event of a Separation or Transfer to a new agency, as many exemptions do not follow the employee.
One exception is employees with an ESD approved exemption to the WA Cares Fund / LTSS program. Refer to the Employer Long Term Services and Supports FAQ, Question 14 for which ESD approved exemptions should remain active upon transfer or separation.